Oxford University Associate Professor in Social History publishes acclaimed new book on the Civil War.
Written by Dr Jonathan Healey, Associate Professor in Social History and Course Director for the Diploma in English Social and Local History and the MSc in English Local History, the book offers a gripping new account of the months that led to the outbreak of the English Civil War. In the winter of 1642, England stood on the edge of conflict. Years of political tension had built to crisis point when King Charles I attempted to arrest five Members of Parliament on 4 January. His unprecedented act set in motion a chain of events that would fracture the fragile peace and plunge the country into war.
The book has been critically acclaimed, including a five-star review in The Telegraph and a place in its “Best Books to Read in 2025” list, where it was described as “energetic and exceptional,” praising Healey’s ability to “create a vivid reconstruction of England on the brink.”
The Blood in Winter can be purchased through Penguin Random House in the US or on Amazon in the UK.
