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.

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Professor Peter Gaunt is Emeritus Professor of Early Modern History at Chester College, a College of the University of Liverpool. He has published widely on the military, political and constitutional history of mid-seventeenth century England, including 'The British Wars' (Routledge, 1997), and a full length biography of Oliver Cromwell ('Oliver Cromwell', Blackwell, 1996). Peter Gaunt is Chairman of the The Cromwell Association and editor of the annual journal Cromwelliana.

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List of maps
List of illustrations
Introduction: The Faces of War

1. 'One Unexpected Accident after Another, as Waves of the Sea': The Origins and Causes of the English Civil War
2. 'And Thus Innocently Began this Cursed War': The War Begins, a Nation Divides and the Conflicts of 1642
3. 'So Many Asses to the Slaughter': The Nature of the English Civil War
4. 'War is a Womb Big With Many Miseries': The Fighting and Campaigns of 1643
5. 'Pluck[ing] a Victory out of the Enemies' Hands': The Fighting and Campaigns of 1644
6. 'Bestrewed with Carcases of Horses and Men': The Fighting and Campaigns of 1645-46 and the Outcome of the War
7. The Outcome and Legacy of the Civil War
8. The Causes, Course, and Consequences of the 'Second Civil War'
   Conclusion: The Memory and Memorialising of the Civil War
   Bibliography
   Index