The English Civil War At First Hand by Tristram Hunt (English) Paperback Book

Description: The English Civil War At First Hand by Tristram Hunt Almost a quarter of a million lives were lost as King and Parliament battled for their religious and political ideals in the English Civil War. This title offers a narrative based on the first-hand accounts of those who witnessed these traumatic events. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A unique account of the English Civil War through the eyes of those who participated in itAlmost a quarter of a million lives were lost as King and Parliament battled for their religious and political ideals in the English Civil War. England was divided between Cavaliers and Roundheads engaged in bitter struggles from Preston to Lostwithiel, Pembroke to York. Armies were on the march, villages were decimated and great dynasties destroyed- fathers and sons, uncles and cousins were pitted against each other in defence of their loyalties. The civil war led to the execution of a king, the beginnings of sectarian division in Ireland, savage clan warfare in Scotland and the roots of English socialism.Tristram Hunt avoids adding to the many, mostly transitory interpretations of the civil war and instead offers a timeless narrative based on the first-hand accounts of those who witnessed these traumatic events. In doing so he brings out the voices of the civil war generation - those who lost sons, who witnessed massacres and who fought for an ideal. In this book we see their motivations, fears and misery as the horror of war overwhelmed them. From Cromwells letters to the memoirs of a Roundhead wife the civil war era is brought to life in all its terrible and fascinating glory. Notes A unique account of the English Civil War, seen through the eyes of those who participated in it. A superb introduction to this traumatic and fascinating period of English history. Author Biography Tristram Hunt is one of Britains best known young historians. Educated at Cambridge and Chicago Universities, he is lecturer in British history at Queen Mary, University of London and author of Building Jerusalem- The Rise and Fall of the Victorian City and The Frock-Coated Communist- The Revolutionary Life of Friedrich Engels. A leading historical broadcaster, he has authored numerous series for BBC radio and television and Channel 4. He is also a regular contributor to The Times, The Guardian and The Observer. Promotional "Headline" A unique account of the English Civil War through the eyes of those who participated in it Details ISBN071819201X Author Tristram Hunt Publisher Penguin Books Ltd Year 2011 ISBN-10 071819201X ISBN-13 9780718192013 Format Paperback Publication Date 2011-01-27 Media Book Pages 304 Imprint Penguin Books Ltd Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 942.062 Illustrations Illustrations, 1 map Language English UK Release Date 2011-01-27 Alternative 9780141962818 Audience General NZ Release Date 2011-03-10 AU Release Date 2011-03-10 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:35824641;

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ISBN-13: 9780718192013

Book Title: The English Civil War At First Hand

Number of Pages: 304 Pages

Publication Name: The English Civil War at First Hand

Language: English

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Item Height: 198 mm

Subject: History

Publication Year: 2011

Type: Textbook

Item Weight: 236 g

Author: Tristram Hunt

Item Width: 129 mm

Format: Paperback