Revolution, rebellion, plots and conspiracies were at the heart of the 17th and 18th centuries. Extensive archival research, biographical details and accurate up-to-date accounts are at the heart of these books.

Revolution, rebellion, plots and conspiracies were at the heart of the 17th and 18th centuries. Extensive archival research, biographical details and accurate up-to-date accounts are at the heart of these books.

Comprising of two key titles:

A Military History of the English Civil War 1642-1649
A Military History of the English Civil War examines how the civil war was won, who fought for whom, and why it ended. With a straightforward style and clear chronology that enables readers to make their own judgements and pursue their own interests further, this original history provides a thorough critique of the reasons that have been cited for Parliament's victory and the King's defeat in 1645/46. It discusses the strategic options of the Parliamentary and Royalist commanders and councils of war and analyses the decisions they made, arguing that the King’s faulty command structure was more responsible for his defeat than Sir Thomas Fairfax's strategic flair. It also argues that the way that resources were used, rather than the resources themselves, explain why the war ended when it did.

The Stuart Secret Army. The Hidden History of the English Jacobites
This book is unique in bringing together all strands of English Jacobism in an accessible chronological framework, highlighting key individuals, providing a biographical dictionary of less well known English Jacobites, an account of the major primary source material, and a gazetteer of places to visit. It will appeal to any member of the general public who is interested in the Stuart cause and the Jacobite rebellions as well as those who would like to know more about 18th century society in the great house and the tavern.