About the Author

Tim Harris is Professor of History at Brown University, Rhode Island. He previously taught for some years at Emmanuel College, Cambridge. His last book was the widely praised Restoration- Charles II and His Kingdoms, 1660-1685 (published simultaneously with Revolution in paperback) which is a prelude to the current book.

Reviews

Gripping ... a much-needed reinterrogation Daily Telegraph A magisterial work...confident prose, trenchant insight and vivid illustration Independent