Routledge Revolutionary England, c.1630-c.1660 Essays

Explore the transformative era of mid-seventeenth-century England with Revolutionary England, c.1630-c.1660: Essays for Clive Holmes. Published by Routledge, this collection brings together cutting-edge studies from established and rising authorities in the field of Stuart Britain history. This volume provides a deep look into the events and crises that defined the period. Readers can examine the descent into civil war, the execution of a king, and the subsequent creation of a republic. The text covers the rise of military government, the dominance of Oliver Cromwell, and the development of written constitutions. Beyond domestic politics, the book addresses the abolition of the state church and the eruption of major European conflicts. It also tracks the conquest of Scotland and Ireland and the growth of political thinking during this era. This collection serves as a powerful discourse for students and historians interested in the political and social shifts that electrified England during these decades.