Lloyd Bowen Boeken

This book provides the first discussion of the most steadfast supporter of parliament in Wales during the British Civil Wars (1642-9), who was eventually executed for his decision to switch sides and support the king in 1648.

Focusing on the tumultuous decades before the Civil War, this study offers a fresh examination of Welsh politics, utilizing newly unearthed archival materials. It delves into early seventeenth-century political structures, highlighting key events like parliamentary elections and the Thirty Years' War's effects on Wales. Additionally, it reassesses Charles I's religious and financial reforms and explores Welsh loyalty during the Civil Wars' onset, providing a novel perspective on provincial politics and Wales's distinct role in early modern Britain.

Exploring the concepts of gentry honour and elite violence in early modern England, this book delves into the social dynamics of the time and how they influenced judicial investigations. It sheds new light on the motivations behind violence among the elite and the societal implications of honour, offering a fresh perspective on the legal processes during Shakespeare's era. Through a detailed examination, it reveals the complexities of justice and societal norms in a pivotal historical context.

This book explores the history of Wales under the Tudor and Stuart monarchs. It tackles subjects such as the Union of Wales and England, the Reformation and the Civil Wars. It also considers how ideas of Welshness developed in this period.