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Can anyone make a good case for the Stuart kings?

A review of Tim Harris's Rebellion. He tries bravely, but in the end, no

Sweden’s warrior king Gustavus Adolphus inspired the English far more than their own effete, self-righteous Stuart monarchs [Getty Images/Shutterstock/iStock/Alamy] 
issue 15 March 2014
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  • Rebellion

    Tim Harris

    OUP, pp. 608

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