John R. Lewis Library: Mrs. Kunicki's Charles I Mock Trial: Books & Ebooks

Best Bets for Books, Ebooks & links to Primary Source and Biographical Information

Cavaliers and Roundheads by Christopher Hibbert
Call Number: 941.062 HIB
ISBN: 0684195577
Publication Date: 1993-05-01
A narrative account of the 1642 war touched off by the attempt of King James's son Charles to arrest his parliamentary antagonists.
The Glorious Revolution by Clarice Swisher
Call Number: 941.067 SWI
ISBN: 1560062967
Publication Date: 1996-01-01
Examines the events leading up to and the political legacy of the bloodless English overthrow of its monarchy.
English life in the seventeenth century by Roger Hart
Call Number: 941.06 HAR
Publication Date: 1970
Age of Kings by Charles Blitzer
Call Number: 940.25 BLI
Publication Date: 1967

The trial and execution of Charles I by Leonard W. Cowie
Call Number: 942.06 COW
ISBN: 085340044X
Publication Date: 1972

The Trial of William Laud
Articles of the Commons assembled in Parliament, in maintenance of their Accusation against William Laud Archbishop of Canterbury, whereby he stands charged with High Treason; presented and carried up to the Lords, by Mr. J. Pym, Feb. 26. 1640.
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British History Online is a not-for-profit digital library based at the Institute of Historical Research. It brings together material for British history from the collections of libraries, archives, museums and academics. These primary and secondary sources, which range from medieval to twentieth century, are easily searchable and browsable online.
William Laud (Archbishop of Canterbury)
Explanation of Laud's policies
William Laud
Biographical information about William Laud

Thomas Hobbes, Leviathan
Link to Leviathan the work of Thomas Hobbes. Written during the English Civil War Leviathan argues for a social contract and rule by an absolute sovereign. Hobbes believe that a strong central government was essential in order to avoid the chaos of Civil War.
Thomas Hobbes
Detailed biographical information about Thomas Hobbes life and philosophies.
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The Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy (IEP) (ISSN 2161-0002) was founded in 1995 as a non-profit organization to provide open access to detailed, scholarly information on key topics and philosophers in all areas of philosophy.

Oliver Cromwell by David L. Smith
Call Number: 941.064 SMI
ISBN: 0521388961
Publication Date: 1991-05-30
Oliver Cromwell was the only republican ruler in English history. He rose from being an obscure country farmer, through a brilliant career as a soldier, to become head of state as Lord Protector after the revolution of 1649. But although we have extensive records of his letters and speeches, much about his career and his inner motives remains mysterious. Through a wide variety of primary sources, some previously unpublished, this book considers what drove Cromwell as a soldier, politician, statesman and religious visionary; how he saw his own mission, and how others viewed him. Ultimately we confront a haunting question: was Cromwell a man driven by visions of a free and just society, or by ambition and self-interest; a principled defender of civil and religious liberties, or a bigot and tyrant? This book explores these issues and leaves students to make up their own minds.

Oliver Cromwell
Biographical information about Oliver Cromwell
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The History of Parliament is a research project creating a comprehensive account of parliamentary politics in England, then Britain, from their origins in the thirteenth century. Unparalleled in the comprehensiveness of its treatment, the History is generally regarded as one of the most ambitious, authoritative and well-researched projects in British history.

Thomas Fairfax
Biographical information about Lord Thomas Fairfax
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The History of Parliament is a research project creating a comprehensive account of parliamentary politics in England, then Britain, from their origins in the thirteenth century. Unparalleled in the comprehensiveness of its treatment, the History is generally regarded as one of the most ambitious, authoritative and well-researched projects in British history.

John Pym: On Grievances in the Reign of Charles I
Link to primary source document. This is a speech given by John Pym to Parliament on April 17, 1640 addressing the reasons why Parliament would not grant Charles I further funds to fight a war against the Scots before grievances against the Church and the State were addressed.
History of Parliament
Biographical information about John Pym
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The History of Parliament is a research project creating a comprehensive account of parliamentary politics in England, then Britain, from their origins in the thirteenth century. Unparalleled in the comprehensiveness of its treatment, the History is generally regarded as one of the most ambitious, authoritative and well-researched projects in British history.

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EBOOKs are cataloged and the record provides a link to the database where the book is housed. Passwords are required when accessing the eBooks outside of school.
Within the library catalog, under Library Info there are convenient links to the FCPS Digital Books (eBooks), FCPS Online databases and the Fairfax County Public Library