The Army in Cromwellian England, 1649-1660
Author | : Henry Reece |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press, USA |
Total Pages | : 284 |
Release | : 2013-01-24 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780198200635 |
ISBN-13 | : 0198200633 |
Rating | : 4/5 (35 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Army in Cromwellian England, 1649-1660 written by Henry Reece and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2013-01-24 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From 1649 to 1660 England was ruled by a standing army for the only time in its history. This is the first study to describe the nature of that experience, both for members of the army and for civilian society. It offers new perspectives on Oliver Cromwell, the Major-Generals, and the reasons for the restoration of the Stuart monarchy in 1660.