The London Revolution 1640-1643

Nominated for the Deutscher Memorial Prize.

"Feisty, fearless and fascinating: this book spotlights London's revolutionary upheavals at the start of Britain's seventeenth-century Civil War; it shows how London's revolutionary role has been too often downplayed; and it explains its long-term significance for later generations. Michael Sturza will provoke many debates and a good thing too!" Penelope J. Corfield, emeritus Prof. London University; Fellow of the Royal Historical Society (UK); and President of the International Society for Eighteenth-Century Studies

"Michael Sturza brings the London Revolution 1640-1643 to life a welcome tonic for tough times. ...one is reminded of the complexities of social change and the essential role of class struggle... 17th century England has much to teach us relevant to the 21st century. Sturza is a vital addition to the canon. An excellent reader for students and the...