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Books about the English Civil Wars

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ApocalypseNowt · 07/05/2024 18:16

I've got into a bit of a history kick recently and fancy reading a book about the English Civil Wars. Does anyone have any recommendations?

Ideally something that's that's not too dry/academic and is an entertaining read!

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Comfor · 07/05/2024 19:06

ApocalypseNowt · 07/05/2024 18:16

I've got into a bit of a history kick recently and fancy reading a book about the English Civil Wars. Does anyone have any recommendations?

Ideally something that's that's not too dry/academic and is an entertaining read!

I recently read some books by Elizabeth St John. She covers in her historical fiction the civil war years and years around it. I found them interesting reads.

https://www.elizabethjstjohn.com/books/

Books - Elizabeth St.John

British historical fiction novels set in seventeenth century England. True stories of the women of the shadow court, the English Civil War, and a family divided

https://www.elizabethjstjohn.com/books/

DameCelia · 07/05/2024 19:03

Rebels and Traitors by Lindsey Davis.
It's a novel but her research is excellent.

PermanentTemporary · 07/05/2024 19:00

It's about the aftermath/Restoration but I'd recommend Act of Oblivion by Robert Harris.

wonderingwhatsnext · 07/05/2024 18:58

Not sure if you were looking for fiction but the Kingmaker series by Toby Clements is incredible.

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ApocalypseNowt · 07/05/2024 18:56

Thank you! I'll add that to my next Abe books order :)

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BigMandsTattooPortfolio · 07/05/2024 18:21

‘World Turned Upside Down’ by Christopher Hill. It’s looks at all the strange religious sects which were born out of the English Civil War, the Ranters, Levellers, Diggers, etc. Hill has written other books about the ECW, but I thought this was fascinating.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/World-Turned-Upside-Down-Revolution/dp/0140137327

https://www.amazon.co.uk/World-Turned-Upside-Down-Revolution/dp/0140137327?tag=mumsnet&ascsubtag=mnforum-what-were-reading-5070506-books-about-the-english-civil-wars