The Civil Wars in Britain and Ireland
1638-1651
Wiley · Print & ebook · January 23, 1997
This book provides a fresh perspective on one of the most complex and turbulent periods in the history of the British Isles.
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- Who it’s for
- Martyn Bennett sets England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland alongside one another amid mid-century conflict.
- Genres
- Civil Wars, 17th-Century History, Irish History
- Published
- Wiley, January 23, 1997
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This book provides a fresh perspective on one of the most complex and turbulent periods in the history of the British Isles. Setting the experience of Wales, Scotland and Ireland alongside England, the author examines the interplay of politics, societies and culture both within and between each of the four nations involved in the political struggles of the mid-seventeenth century.
Four Nations, 1638–1651
Martyn Bennett sets England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland alongside one another amid mid-century conflict.
Come here for
- Politics across England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland
- Societies within and between the four nations
Expect
- Culture within and between the nations
- The political struggles of 1638–1651
Where it sits
| 17th-Century History | 72% |
|---|---|
| Civil Wars | 53% |
| Irish History | 40% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- 18th-Century History
- Authors
- Martyn Bennett
- Publisher
- Wiley
- Published
- January 23, 1997
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Reading lane
- 18th-Century History