Diane Purkiss is a Fellow and Tutor at Keble College, Oxford. In this colorful narrative, Diane Purkiss vividly brings to life the history that changed the course of Western government. She has published two books on the English Civil War - 'The English Civil War: A People's History' (2006) and 'Literature, Gender, and Politics during the English Civil War' (2005). The English Civil Wars dramatic consequences - rejecting divine right monarchy in favor of parliamentary rule - continue to influence our lives.

The last two look at the impact of Charles' reign on Paradise Lost, as well as Milton's own politics in this period.ĭiane Purkiss is a Professor at Keble College, Oxford.

The first seven look at Charles' early years (1600-25), his early reign (1625-29), the period of Personal Rule (1629-40), his problems in Scotland (1639-40) and Ireland (1641), and the English Civil War (1642-51). This course provides key historical context for John Milton's 'Paradise Lost', looking in particular at the figure of Charles I. A more profound impact on Milton, however, was the idea of Charles as a rebel tyrant - an idea that is represented in 'Paradise Lost' through the character of Satan. The English Civil War : A People's History by Diane Purkiss Paperback View All Available Formats & Editions Buy New 21. Times, Sunday Times ( 2008) Such an explanation might have reasonably persuaded the scouting organizations that his actions were wrongly perceived. The Sun ( 2011) They ran away but the scouts recognised two. Indeed, it is striking that Milton has Satan discover gunpowder and attack the massed ranks of angels with heavy artillery. Diane Purkiss The English Civil War: A Peoples History ( 2006) He was spotted by a scout while he worked at her home.

In the first instance, she discusses the impact of gunpowder (including heavy artillery) in the Civil War, something which led to death on a much larger scale. In this module, Diane discusses how the reign of Charles and the events of the English Civil War impacted John Milton in his writing of 'Paradise Lost'.

The English Civil War by Diane Purkiss