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The Army in Cromwellian England, 1649-1660 [electronic resource] / Henry Reece.
By: Reece, Henry
.Publisher: Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2013Description: 1 online resource.ISBN: 9780191746284 (ebook) :.Subject(s): Armies -- England -- History -- 17th century | Great Britain -- History -- Commonwealth and Protectorate, 1649-1660 | Great Britain -- Politics and government -- 1649-1660Additional Physical Form: Print version : 9780198200635DDC classification: 355.3094209032 Online resources: Oxford scholarship online Summary: From 1649 to 1660 England was ruled by a standing army for the only time in its history. This study describes the nature of that experience, both for members of the army and for civilian society. It offers new perspectives on Oliver Cromwell, the major-generals, and the reasons for the restoration of the Stuart monarchy in 1660.
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From 1649 to 1660 England was ruled by a standing army for the only time in its history. This study describes the nature of that experience, both for members of the army and for civilian society. It offers new perspectives on Oliver Cromwell, the major-generals, and the reasons for the restoration of the Stuart monarchy in 1660.
Description based on online resource; title from home page (viewed on Jan. 7, 2013).
Includes bibliographical references and index.