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  • The English Civil Wars

  • 1640-1660
  • By: Blair Worden
  • Narrated by: Leighton Pugh
  • Length: 5 hrs and 29 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (14 ratings)

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The English Civil Wars

By: Blair Worden
Narrated by: Leighton Pugh
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A brilliant appraisal of the Civil War and its long-term consequences by an acclaimed historian.

The political upheaval of the mid-17th century has no parallel in English history. Other events have changed the occupancy and the powers of the throne, but the conflict of 1640-60 was more dramatic: The monarchy and the House of Lords were abolished, to be replaced by a republic and military rule.

In this wonderfully listenable account, Blair Worden explores the events of this period and their origins—the war between King and Parliament, the execution of Charles I, Cromwell's rule, and the Restoration—while aiming to reveal something more elusive: the motivations of contemporaries on both sides and the concerns of later generations.

©2009 Blair Worden (P)2022 Tantor
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Whistle stop tour of the English civil war

I enjoyed reading this book. At a little over 5 hours the book wasn’t going to get into a lot of in depth detail. However, the book covers the arc of the civil war, covers the major players and events. It left me wanting to read more about some aspects of the conflict.

Definitely recommended.

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What you need if you know nothing of the English Civil Wars. Too simple if you have any background at all

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