Book description
This volume tells the story of the four eventful years which immediately preceded the Civil War, years which transformed the tranquil dominions of King Charles into a land rent by mistrust and menaced by fire and sword. It tells of the rise of the covenanters in Scotland with such leadersā¦
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2 authors picked The King's Peace, 1637-41 as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
This is another classic within the historiography of the period which along with S.R. Gardinerās work is still considered one of the solid early professional histories of the period. Although some historians may consider it a little dated, it is a concise and detailed analysis of the Wars of the Three Kingdoms. Wedgewoodās style of writing is accessible and lively. This 3 book series is still considered as some of the best books ever written on the period (be sure to check out The King's War and Trial of Charles as well). Ā
From Kirsteen's list on he Wars of the Three Kingdoms 1637-1653.
Wedgwood was a master of non-fiction narrative, andĀ The King's PeaceĀ reflects the height of her power as a historian. It deals with the maladroit reign of King Charles I of England from 1637 to 1641 (the second volume,Ā The King's WarĀ is equally fine; the projected third volume, dealing with the king's fall and execution, was never fully completed). Again, Ireland is not central to her theme, but this is typical of the Irish story, forever overshadowed by events in Great Britain. When a desperate Charles triedĀ to play the "Irish card" in his battles with Parliament, he didā¦
From James' list on Irish history and different aspects of it.
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