[sotd] British Civil Wars, Commonwealth and Protectorate 1638-60 [March 27, 2008]
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Site of the Day, for Thursday, March 27, 2008
British Civil Wars, Commonwealth and Protectorate 1638-60
Today's site, by British history buff David Plant, offers a wide-ranging
survey of the tumultuous civil war era in England. Gentle Subscribers will
discover a noteworthy and well-presented resource on one of the most
turbulent periods in British history.
"The British Civil Wars & Commonwealth website is a perpetual
work-in-progress. The site is non-commercial and is not affiliated to any
organisation or institution. It developed out of my personal interest in
the Cromwellian era. Every effort is made to ensure that the information
presented is accurate and objective. ...The "English Civil War" of the
mid-17th Century was part of a wider conflict ... the British Civil Wars
and Commonwealth period laid the foundations of the modern British
constitution." - from the website
Covering the period between 1638 - 1660, the site provides extensive
material on the war, which saw the execution of a king and the rise of
Oliver Cromwell. Although its focus is generally a military one, with
detailed information on battles and sieges during the course of the
conflict, the presentation also includes over a hundred biographies. The
excellent timeline features overviews of the Civil War, the Commonwealth,
the Protectorate and the Restoration of the monarchy. A linked glossary
helpfully explains terms which may be unfamiliar to the non-specialist,
while bibliography and additional web resources are also available.
Canter to the site for a look at Roundheads, Cavaliers and the upheaval of
civil war at:
http://www.british-civil-wars.co.uk/
A.M. Holm
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