The Civil War: The War of the Three Kingdoms 1638-1660
[A] superb narrative history. GUARDIAN Royle's account is a compelling reconstruction of two of the most turbulent decades in British history. SUNDAY TIMES Royle's magnificent history cannot be mistaken for anything other than a tour de force. INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY Royle makes excellent use of primary sources, and, being a good historian, he throws everything into the battles BBC History Magazine