The Personal Rule of Charles I

by Kevin Sharpe

Book Overview

After Charles I's succession to the English throne in 1625, he transformed the political landscape of the country, dissolved parliament, and began a period of eleven years of personal rule. This authoritative reevaluation of Charles I's personal rule yields rich new insights into his character, reign, politics, religion, foreign policy and finance, as well as the importance of parliament and the process of government without it. In doing so, the book...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0300065965
• ISBN13: 9780300065961
• Release Date: September 1996
• Publisher: Yale University Press
• Length: 1018 Pages
• Weight: 2.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 2.2" x 6.0" x 9.2"