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Charles I (Lancaster Pamphlets)
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Product Description
The reign of Charles I saw failures in war, the crisis of the 1640s, and ended with his execution. This book considers his personality, and the effects of his decisions as ruler. It provides an authoritative introduction to the topic.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #652605 in Books
- Published on: 1998-03-19
- Original language: English
- Binding: Paperback
- 71 pages
Editorial Reviews
From the Back Cover
This book considers the personality of Charles and the effect of his decisions as ruler. Beginning with Charles as a prince, Durston goes on to assess the monarch's role in the outbreak of war and the crisis of the 1640s.
Centring on the degree of personal responsibility Charles should bear for the events of his reign, the author considers:
* contemporary and modern portrayals of Charles' reign
* the King's military leadership
* the context and prelude to his execution
* his status as a martyr king in the 1650s and beyond.
Customer Reviews
Durston is the Master of Stuart History!
This is a fantastic book for anyone studying the early Stuarts. The various aspects of Charles I's reign are broken down into accessible sections which are easy to follow and remember. My A-level students love Durston's book on James I so I bought this to see if it was as good...and it is. I would recommend this to anyone studying Charles I at A-level or higher.
