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C.V. Wedgwood’s *The King’s Peace* offers a meticulous narrative history of the British Isles during the pivotal years of 1637-1641, immediately preceding the English Civil Wars. It explores the complex interplay between England, Scotland, and Ireland, highlighting the religious and political tensions that fuelled the conflict.
From Scottish revolts against religious conformity to Irish uprisings against English and Scottish settlers, the book examines the diverse motives and interests of the inhabitants. It investigates the explosive collision between state authority and individual liberty, and public responsibility versus private conscience.
Wedgwood provides an accessible account of this turbulent period, inviting the reader to consider the origins of the Civil Wars and their lasting impact on British society and beyond. This book is an exploration of a time when individual actions influenced significant historical events.
