Cassell's History of England, Vol. 3 (of 8) From the Great Rebellion to the Fall of Marlborough.

Spanning the tumultuous years from the Great Rebellion through the dramatic fall of the great military commander who once dominated European battlefields, this volume brings England’s 17th‑century saga to life. Rich, full‑color plates capture iconic moments such as the trial of a king, the stormy debates of the Long Parliament, and the fierce clashes between Roundheads and Cavaliers. Readers can wander through vivid depictions of siege‑coins, royal portraits, and the bustling streets of a London scarred by plague and fire.

The narrative then follows the Restoration’s glittering court, the uneasy settlement after the Glorious Revolution, and the early stirrings of a modern empire. Detailed illustrations of famous figures—Cromwell, Samuel Pepys, Isaac Newton—sit alongside maps of key battles and scenes of daily life, giving a tangible sense of the era’s complexity. By the close of the book, the rise and sudden decline of a celebrated general provides a compelling glimpse into the shifting fortunes of power in early‑18th‑century England.