The English Civil War

The English Civil War: A People’s History (Harper Perennial, 2007; originally published 2006) by Diane Purkiss is a sweeping narrative of the English Civil War told from the perspective of ordinary people. Drawing on letters, memoirs, ballads, and plays, Purkiss brings to life the experiences of soldiers, widows, witchfinders, and civilians caught in one of Britain’s most transformative conflicts