In the Midst of the Kingdom

Discover the compelling narrative of the royalist cause in the North Midland counties with In the Midst of the Kingdom by Martyn Bennett. Published in 2021, this insightful book spans 290 pages and is a groundbreaking study that reassesses the events during the first civil war (1642-1646) in Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire, Rutland, and Staffordshire. Bennett challenges the traditional reliance on parliamentarian accounts, which often portrayed the royalists in a negative light, and instead offers a balanced perspective that sheds new light on this pivotal period in British history. This book is essential for history enthusiasts and anyone interested in the complexities of the civil war. Dive into a narrative that seeks to provide a more nuanced understanding of the royalist cause and its significance in the broader context of the conflict.