Includes bibliographical references (pages 168-180) and index.
Summary
"Historians have argued about the causes of the English Civil War for over three centuries and recent discussions has focused on the question of whether short-term or long-term changes could account for the war. The author discusses the pitfalls of arguments about causation; analyses the events which preceded the war; provides a detailed examination of the areas of possible long-term conflict; and assesses the different explanations offered in the light of recent scholarship." "The Causes of the English Civil War is an ideal introductory text for students of this period, bringing the latest arguments to bear on this popular subject of study."--Jacket.
Contents
The Problem of Causation -- The Crisis of 1637-42 -- Religious Conflicts -- Political Tensions -- Economic and Social Change -- Causes and Theories.
