The English Civil War: The Best One-Hour History (English Edition)

The English Civil War marked a turning point in the development of Western Constitutionalism and Parliamentary government. This volume traces the War’s roots in economic, religious, and political conflicts of the early seventeenth century. It covers the lead up to War and the War itself, the trial and execution of Charles I, and the Interregnum under Oliver Cromwell. In concludes with a discussion of the Glorious Revolution and a reflection of the War’s impact on the founding of America.