The book is described as immensely scholarly and beautifully written, successfully disproving certain historical assumptions.
The reviewer praises the book for its scholarly depth and elegant writing style. They particularly appreciate how the author successfully challenges and disproves certain historical assumptions, providing a fresh perspective on the events leading to the overthrow of Charles I. The reviewer finds the argument compelling and well-supported, making it a valuable contribution to historical literature.
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John Adamson, in this immensely scholarly and beautifully written book, sets out to disprove: and, without doubt, he succeeds.
The book provides a fresh perspective on the events leading to the overthrow of Charles I.
The argument is compelling and well-supported.