Background to the English Civil War Author:Frank W. Jessup Mr. Jessup provides something different regarding the background to the English Civil War that is both informative and of fascinating human interest. His book is an anthology of extracts from contemporary documents, letters, diaries, and other papers. Including the warrant for the execution of Charles i, the first ship-money writ and a petitio... more »n from a maimed soldier for a pension as varied examples.« less