The Causes of the English Revolution 1529-1642

Focusing on the English Civil War, this account delves into the complex factors that led to the deposition of Charles I in 1642. Lawrence Stone synthesizes various historical, political, and sociological perspectives of the seventeenth century, examining theories of revolution and the social and economic changes that contributed to the conflict. This Routledge Classics edition features a new foreword by Clare Jackson, adding contemporary insights to this classic work on a pivotal moment in English history.