Marxism and the English Revolution

John Rees seeks to re-establish the importance of
the extensive and varied Marxist
contribution to the history of the English Revolution. Many historians argue
that we are now in a 'post-revisionist' era in the study of the 17th century,
but there is little agreement on what this means. This book seeks to broaden
the discussion of what an overarching explanation of the tumultuous events that
ended in the execution of King Charles and the declaration of a Republic in
1649 might look like.







In examining the place of the English Revolution in the general
crisis of 17th century Europe, the methodological strengths of Marxism, and the
relationship between politics and social class, this book seeks to reintegrate
Marxism into the mainstream of debate about the English Revolution.