The English Civil War - 2nd Edition by Peter Gaunt (Hardcover)

About the Book

A detailed study of the English Civil War through the lens of its militaries, exploring debates around the conflict's causes, the experiences of combatants and civilians, and the War's memorialisation.

Book Synopsis

Focusing on the martial core of the English Civil War, this account offers a detailed overview of the decade-long conflict: from the social, religious, and political divisions that influenced the nation's militarization, to the experiences of combatants and civilians, and the War's relationship with urban and rural environments.

Peter Gaunt uses rich contemporary accounts to examine experiences of the War from all angles. Whether detailing early clashes between the two armies, analysing the events of major conflicts such as Edgehill and Cheriton, or examining Parliamentary efforts to establish peace, this book highlights the pervasive impact of the English Civil War upon the nation. With exploration of fresh debates concerning the memory and memorialisation of the War, Peter Gaunt demonstrates how the conflict's aftershocks lasted far beyond the 1640s

Building on the substantial foundations of the first edition, The English Civil War has been updated to include:
- Analysis of the connections between the main war of 1642-46 and the political, administrative, and
religious developments during this period.
- Exploration of local politics and the role of print culture.
- Updated coverage of Scotland and Ireland during the 1640s.
- Expanded historiographical material and new maps.

Ideal for students and general readers alike, this is an essential resource for all interested in the English Civil War and military history.

Review Quotes

Scholars, teachers and students alike are generously served by Gaunt's revised and much-expanded text. This is an accessible, authoritative, and highly engaging analysis of the civil wars that provides a splendid discussion of military matters, but that never neglects the war's broader political, social and cultural contexts, its human dimensions, or its long-term impact and significance.
Lloyd Bowen, Professor of Early Modern History, Cardiff University, UK

This is a superbly well-researched and knowledgeable book. Measured, judicious and fully abreast of all the latest writing in the field, it will at once take its place as the most comprehensive and authoritative military history of the English Civil War.
Mark Stoyle, Professor of History, University of Southampton, UK

About the Author

Peter Gaunt is Professor of History at the University of Chester, UK.