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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…
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1 author picked The Civil Wars in Britain and Ireland as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
Still the best introductory text for students covering all major events in the Wars of the Three Kingdoms in a concise and accessible manner. This book steps away from the more Anglo-centric analyses of the conflict, looking at events in Ireland, Scotland and Wales in some detail. In contrast with the books above, Bennett also steps away from the experience of political elites and examines the experiences of ordinary soldiers and civilians during the conflict.
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