English Civil War Books

A curated list of books about the English Civil War, organized by theme and including both non-fiction and historical fiction.

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Traitor's Knot

4.7

In the midst of the English Civil War, Elizabeth Seaton's life is upended by a brooding highwayman, James Hart, in a tale of passion, loyalt…

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Marston Moor

4.5

In the heat of the English Civil War, Major Innocent Stryker must navigate treachery and battle to secure victory at the pivotal clash of Ma…

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The Last Roundhead

4.5

Join Blandford Candy, a reluctant hero and roguish spy, as he navigates the treacherous waters of the English Civil War, uncovering plots an…

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Warlord's Gold

4.2

In the midst of the English Civil War, Captain Innocent Stryker embarks on a perilous mission to recover a lost treasure crucial to the Roya…

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A Cruel Fate

4.2

In the grim reality of Oxford Castle during the English Civil War, a bookseller and a young woman fight against the brutal tyranny of a sadi…

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Assassin's Reign

4.0

In the midst of the English Civil War, battle-hardened Captain Stryker faces his most perilous mission yet as loyalties are tested and hidde…

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Traitor's Field

4.5

In the tumultuous aftermath of the English Civil War, two spies engage in a deadly game of intrigue that could shape the fate of a nation.

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Brothers' Fury

4.0

In the midst of the English Civil War, the Rivers family is torn apart by loyalty, loss, and the brutalities of conflict. As brothers Tom an…

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The King's Spy

3.5

In the midst of England's civil war, a quiet bookshop owner is thrust into a deadly game of intrigue and espionage at the king's court.

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Crow Boy

4.2

Tom Afflick is transported back to 1645 Edinburgh during a school trip, where he must use his modern skills to survive the plague.

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The Midwife's Tale

4.4

In 17th-century England, a midwife turns detective to save her friend from a brutal execution, uncovering dark secrets and treason in a city…

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Royalist Rebel

4.4

A young royalist woman fights to protect her family's estate and legacy during the English Civil War in this rich historical tale of love an…

This list provides a comprehensive collection of books about the English Civil War, categorized by various themes such as overviews, religion, military tactics, and regional studies. It includes both scholarly works and historical fiction, offering a rich resource for anyone interested in this pivotal period of British history. The list is meticulously organized to help readers find specific topics of interest, whether they are looking for detailed analyses of the war's causes and consequences or engaging narratives that bring the era to life. Additionally, the list features a section dedicated to novels set during the English Civil War, providing a literary exploration of the conflicts and personal stories from that time.

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