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Oliver Cromwell - God''S Warrior And The English Revolution

by Ian Gentles

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 This well-rounded study of Oliver Cromwell does equal justice to the public and private lives, political career, military abilities and passionate religiosity of a key figure in British History. Ian Gentles synthesizes much recent research into Cromwell''s life, including his activity as a lay preacher, his patronage of the arts, and promotion of horse breeding. With analysis of fresh findings on Cromwell''s pay as a soldier, his personal enrichment as general and lord protector, his little-known erotic side, and his generosity in the cause of international Protestantism, Gentles offers a truly comprehensive study of a central player in the English Civil War. Building on the strong foundations laid by the 1st edition, Oliver Cromwell has been updated to include: -Expanded material on the Cromwellian conquest of Ireland and its aftermath -Enhanced coverage of the Protectorate -An updated conclusion with fresh analysis of Cromwell''s legacy -A new timeline and family tree Ideal for students and general readers alike, this is an essential and stimulating introduction to all aspects of the life of Oliver Cromwell.
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Oliver Cromwell - God''S Warrior And The English Revolution

by Ian Gentles

~~34,57€~~ 31,11€ 10% OFF

 This well-rounded study of Oliver Cromwell does equal justice to the public and private lives, political career, military abilities and passionate religiosity of a key figure in British History. Ian Gentles synthesizes much recent research into Cromwell''s life, including his activity as a lay preacher, his patronage of the arts, and promotion of horse breeding. With analysis of fresh findings on Cromwell''s pay as a soldier, his personal enrichment as general and lord protector, his little-known erotic side, and his generosity in the cause of international Protestantism, Gentles offers a truly comprehensive study of a central player in the English Civil War. Building on the strong foundations laid by the 1st edition, Oliver Cromwell has been updated to include: -Expanded material on the Cromwellian conquest of Ireland and its aftermath -Enhanced coverage of the Protectorate -An updated conclusion with fresh analysis of Cromwell''s legacy -A new timeline and family tree Ideal for students and general readers alike, this is an essential and stimulating introduction to all aspects of the life of Oliver Cromwell.
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Against Odds - Reflections On The Experiences Of The British Army, 1914â€“45

by Dominick Graham

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 Professor Graham compares the performance of the British Army in the two world wars. He identifies as a source of failure in the First World War, Sir Douglas Haig's inability to adopt appropriate operations for his chosen strategy, or suitable tactics for the operations. Montgomery usually avoided that mistake in the Second World War.
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Kingdom Of Ireland, 1641-1760

by Toby Barnard

41,72€ + 10% CARD

 Focusing upon the provinces as well as Dublin, Toby Barnard presents an abundance of unfamiliar evidence to reveal how Ireland came to be dominated by Protestants through military defeats. Protestant control of government laid the foundations for the subjection of Catholics after the mid-1640s.
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Politics And War In The Three Stuart Kingdoms, 1637-49

by David Scott

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 This text interweaves the narrative threads in each theatre of conflict to provide an holistic account and analysis of the wars in and between England, Scotland and Ireland from the Covenanter Rebellion to the execution of Charles I.
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Palmerston

by Paul Ziegler

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 Taking into account recent scholarship and revisionist approaches, Paul R. Ziegler authoritatively reassesses the life of this well known British political figure, demonstrating that in facing new challenges Palmerston adjusted himself to the times and helped to usher Britain into the modern age.
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Great Irish Famine - Impact, Ideology And Rebellion

by Christine Kinealy

41,72€ + 10% CARD

 The Irish famine of 1845-51 was a pivotal event in the development of modern Ireland. This work explores aspects of it, including the rise in crime, the food export controversy, the role of religion, the growth of the Orange Order, and the impact of the uprising in 1848.
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Britain, Ireland And The Crusades, C.1000-1300

by Kathryn Hurlock

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 A thematic survey of the impact of crusading on Britain and Ireland, from the First Crusade to the end of the thirteenth century. Hurlock examines the relationship between high medieval British society and crusading, exploring key areas such as the political use of crusades, the papacy's choice of crusaders, and the role of the military orders.
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Restoration Politics, Religion And Culture - Britain And Ireland, 1660-1714

by George Southcombe e Grant Tapsell

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 This essential volume offers students a number of highly focused chapters on key themes in Restoration history. Each addresses a core question or issue and uses a variety of sources to illustrate and illuminate arguments. The authors provide clear introductions to different aspects of the reigns of Charles II and James VII/II.
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Political Movements In Urban England, 1832-1914

by Matthew Roberts

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 A critical introduction to the mass political movements that came of age in urban England between the Great Reform Act of 1832 and the start of World War One. Roberts provides a guide to the new approaches to topics such as Chartism, parliamentary reform, Gladstonian Liberalism, popular Conservatism and the independent Labour movement.
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England And Scotland, 1286-1603

by Andy King e Claire Etty

39,34€ + 10% CARD

 This new text offers one of the first overviews of the 'three hundred years' war' between England and Scotland, from the Scottish succession crisis in 1286, to the Union of the Crowns in 1603. It is an ideal introduction for students approaching Anglo-Scottish relations within this period for the first time.
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Henry Viii And The English Reformation

by Richard Rex

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 This updated edition of an influential interpretation of Henry VIII's Reformation retains the analytical edge and lucidity of the original work. Richard Rex emphasizes the personal role of Henry VIII in driving the Reformation process, as well as the considerable reinforcement of Henry's power rendered by that process.
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Gladstone

by Eugenio Biagini

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 This study of Gladstone focuses on the public side of the statesman's life and on those aspects of his private life such as his religious beliefs and family life which most affected his career.
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Political History Of Eighteenth-Century Scotland

by John Shaw

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 Examining the Scottish parliament who voted for the Union of 1707, Scottish politics after the Union are explored from the perspective of the ruling elite. The century as a whole is studied in charting their struggles, their motives and ideas, and their place in the politics of Great Britain.
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Twentieth-Century Welfare State

by David Gladstone

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 The welfare state has been one of the most significant developments in 20th-century Britain. This work narrates its principal changes and provides an introduction to issues of finance and funding, providers and users, and the role of the welfare state as a system of social stratification.
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Causes Of The English Civil War

by Ann Hughes

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 A revised, second edition of the textbook which illustrates the historiographical debates on the causes of the English Civil War. The text is designed for the use of students at A-level and undergraduate level.
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Sir Robert Peel

by Terry Jenkins

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 Sir Robert Peel (1788-1850) is always remembered for three things: his creation of the Metropolitan Police, his principal role in the repeal of the Corn Laws and his status as founder of the modern Conservative Party. This is quite sufficient to make him the key statesman of the early Victorian period, but there were many other aspects of his personality and politics which make the study of his career uniquely useful for students of the period. In many ways, he can be seen as the archetypal link figure between the pre-Reform and post-Reform political worlds - embodying a strange mixture of reactionary Toryism and vigorous progressivism.
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Lloyd George

by Ian Packer

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 One of the most charismatic and controversial of British politicians, David Lloyd George had a profound impact on the country; as a Welsh radical, as an Edwardian social reformer and as ''the man who won the war''. Lloyd George was centrally involved in all the major national issues of the early twentieth century, and in the aftermath of World War I he played a crucial role at the Versailles peace conference and on the world scene of the early 1920s. His life is fascinating in itself and highly valuable as a means to understanding a crucial era in British history. Students hoping to understand the politics of the period that decisively ushered in the British experience of the welfare state, and, through the emergencies provoked by the Great War, a new and highly obtrusive role for government, will find Dr. Packer''s book an invaluable aid.
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Anglo-American Relations In The Twentieth Century

by Ritchie Ovendale

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 A critique of Anglo-American relations in the 20th century in the light of recent research. It challenges existing interpretations and argues that the basis of the Anglo-American special relationship was laid by Roosevelt and Chamberlain.
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England And Europe In The Sixteenth Century

by Susan Doran

41,72€ + 10% CARD

 This book provides a thematic survey of English foreign policy in the sixteenth century, focusing on the influence of the concept of honour, security concerns, religious ideology and commercial interests on the making of policy. It draws attention to aspects of continuity with the late-medieval past but argues, too, that the European Reformation brought new challenges which forced a rethinking of policy. Far from treating the sixteenth century as the period when England began its rise as a Great Power, the author emphasises the structural weaknesses of the English armed forces and demonstrates that dangers and insecurities did more to mould foreign policy than the energy and confidence of the Tudor rulers.
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John Stuart Mill

by William Stafford

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 John Stuart Mill was one of Britain's greatest philosophers and radical politicians, whose views influenced thinking on liberty, social policy and gender relations. This study outlines his reputation from his lifetime to the present, and discusses the major areas of his moral and political thought.
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British Decolonization, 1946 1997 - When, Why And How Did The British Empire Fall?

by David Mcintyre

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 Following World War II and after nearly four centuries of colonial activity, the British relinquished their empire in a little over 20 years. In this study, the author narrates the sequence of decolonization, summarizes the historical controversies and considers how events unfolded.
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Jacobitism

by Murray Pittock

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 The last genuine rebellion on British soil, the Jacobite rising of 1745 forms one of the greatest ''what ifs'' of British history. If Bonnie Prince Charlie''s troops had defeated the forces of George II, it is fair to say that the entire subsequent course of the country''s history would have been dizzyingly changed. Jacobitism is a comprehensive study of the Stuart dynasty''s attempts to regain the thrones of England, Scotland and Ireland in the eighteenth century. It provides not only a history of the Jacobite cause and the Risings but also studies of Jacobite culture, the financing of Jacobitism, the Jacobite diaspora and Jacobitism and nationalism, as well as a critical review of the major changes in Jacobite scholarship this century.
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Scotland In The Nineteenth Century

by John F. Mccaffrey

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 Why, despite the unifying pressures of social and economic change within Britain, did Scotland remain a distinctive society in the nineteenth century? In this fresh new study, John McCaffrey assesses the importance of political and administrative responses as well as social and economic forces in shaping modern Scotland. Themes include the distinctiveness of that society''s artisans, merchants, lairds, professional classes and new migrants in producing a distinctive national political tradition. Particular attention is paid to its efforts to retain a recognisable identity within the evolving United Kingdom.
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