The Stuarts and the English Civil War

1603 – 1651

The Stuart era in England saw major change and conflict. Tensions between monarchy and Parliament led to the English Civil War, Charles I’s execution, and Cromwell’s rule. The monarchy returned under Charles II, but these struggles paved the way for a constitutional monarchy.

Ladybird Histories: Tudors and Stuarts

Classic introduction to the Tudors and Stuarts

Horrible Histories: Slimy Stuarts

Lively overview of the Stuarts

Roundheads & Cavaliers

Playful introduction to the English Civil War for early readers

Cavaliers and Roundheads: The Story of the Civil War with Stand-up Scenes

Illustrated overview of the English Civil War

John Winthrop, Oliver Cromwell, and the Land of Promise

Great overview of how Civil War politics interacted with the English colonies in America

British History Makers: Oliver Cromwell

Brief introduction to Oliver Cromwell

The Civil War: Charles I and Oliver Cromwell

Brief overview of the war, with reenactment photos

Cromwell’s Boy

Novel about a teenage boy working for Cromwell

The Stuarts: A History of Britain

Introduction to the Stuarts and their world, with photographs

Why Do We Remember: Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plot

Introduction to Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plot

Why Do We Remember: The Great Fire of London

Introduction to the Great Fire of London

High Fashion in Stuart Times (History and Costume)

Four cut-out scenes to build, featuring Stuart fashion

How They Made Things Work In Tudor and Stuart Times

Overview of technical problems solved during Tudor and Stuart times

The Children of the New Forest

Reprint of a classic tale about four children orphaned during the English Civil War

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