This history of the Stuarts begins with James VI of Scotland, a cultivated and clever man with a grasp of political reality that unfortunately was not shared with his younger son, Charles I, and ends with Anne, whose 13 children all predeceased her, so ending the Stuart line.

The Stuarts

maurice-ashley

Cassell

The Battle of Naseby and the Fall of King Charles I

Pivots, like the English Civil War (at least in hindsight) on the 1645 Battle of Naselry, in which the Royalist defeat virtually assured the ultimate victory of the Parliamentarians. Analyzes Charles I as a ruler and commander, blames him for the war, and traces his subsequent career until the axe fell. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.

Biographies & Memoirs

Community & Culture

PALGRAVE~MACMILLAN

One of the most dramatic periods in English history was that of the civil wars fought throughout the country in the mid-17th century. The population was split down the middle. While many peers and gentry took the side of the King, others equally supported the leaders of Parliament, so families and friends were painfully divided in their loyalties. The final defeat, trial and execution of King Charles I shock the monarchies throughout Europe but left them deeply impressed by the victories of Oliver Cromwell and by his seizure of power as Lord Protector. The origins of the war and the course of the campaigns are here comprehensively described by the late Maurice Ashley, a leading authority on 17th-century England, who based his narrative on the latest academic research and on the analysis by military experts of such important battles as those of Marsten Moor and Naseby.

The English Civil War

History

Europe

Charles I and Oliver Cromwell: A study in contrasts and comparisons

Methuen Publishing, Ltd.

The Stuarts begins with James VI of Scotland, who inherited the crown through his mother, Margaret Tudor, and ends in 1714, with the reign of Queen Anne, whose thirteen children all tragically predeceased her, thus ending the Stuart line. About the series A Royal History of England: From the beginning of monarchical power in Norman times to the present queen, the British royal family has experienced many scandals, triumphs, and changes in public image, but few of their reigns can be described as uneventful. With contributions by specialist authors and contemporary illustrations of royal heraldry and coats of arms, Antonia Fraser has edited a definitive and entertaining history of one of the most powerful monarchies in the world.

The Stuarts (A Royal History of England)

University of California Press

Love puzzles and brain teasers? Ready for a challenge? Try this unique and challenging puzzle. Featuring over 300 puzzles from the first three Pawn Mower magazines, Pawn Mower Combo Edition has everything you need to get hooked. Think you can capture seven pawns in seven moves? Whether you're looking to improve your chess skills or simply give your brain a work-out, these puzzles created by Grandmaster Maurice Ashley won't disappoint. *You do not need to know how to play chess; however, you will learn the basic rules of chess as you play. *If you already play chess, solving these puzzles will improve your game. *Includes puzzle solving tips by Grandmaster Maurice Ashley. *Over 300 puzzles, arranged according to difficulty. *The perfect gift for puzzle lovers of all ages.

Pawn Mower: Combo Edition (Volume 4)

Ashley\Parr,#LLC

Love puzzles and brain teasers? Ready for a challenge? Try this unique and challenging puzzle. The Deluxe Edition of Pawn Mower has over 200 of the most challenging puzzles EVER created by Grandmaster Maurice Ashley. Do you dare? *Warning: These puzzles are super challenging. If you are nervous, try the Combo Edition first. It includes a collection of easier puzzles. * You do not need to know how to play chess to solve these puzzles. *If you already play chess and are looking for a serious challenge, solving these puzzles will improve your game. *Over 200 puzzles, arranged from difficult to brain busting. *The perfect gift for puzzle lovers of all ages.

Pawn Mower: Deluxe Edition (Volume 5)

What began as two friends catching up by a lake quickly turned into a bold plan to stage the richest Open chess tournament of all time. Learn about how a shared vision to elevate the visibility and popularity of the world's most prestigious board game became the Millionaire Chess Open. Get the inside story behind the difficult decision to hold the event, the raging controversies against it, and the million dollar bet that assured its survival. Filled with exciting games, grandmaster analysis, player bios, photos, interviews of the winners and more, the book gives the definitive account of an event designed to leave its mark on the history of chess.

Millionaire Chess Open 2014: The Complete Story of a Bold Play to Change the History of Chess

Millionaire Chess

One of the most dramatic periods in English history was that of the civil wars fought throughout the 17th century. It split the population down the middle. The origins of the war and the course of the campaigns are here described accompanied by paintings, engravings and broadsheets.

English Civil War, The

Sutton Publishing+ltd

Age of Absolutism, 1648-1775

Merriam-Webster, Incorporated

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