Second Hand Philip Skippon and the British Civil Wars

Philip Skippon and the British Civil Wars: The “Christian Centurion” by Ismini Pells offers a detailed scholarly reassessment of one of the most important yet often overlooked military figures of the mid-17th century. Skippon, a senior Parliamentarian commander during the British Civil Wars, emerges here not only as a professional soldier but as a figure deeply shaped by religious conviction, political complexity, and evolving military culture.

Drawing on extensive archival research, Pells situates Skippon within the broader framework of early modern warfare, examining themes such as military professionalism, civic identity, and the interaction between religion and command. The study explores his service both abroad and in England, his role in key campaigns, and his influence within the shifting political landscape from the Civil Wars through to the Restoration.

Part of the respected Warfare, Society and Culture series, this work combines rigorous academic analysis with a fresh interpretative approach. It will appeal to historians of the British Civil Wars, early modern military studies, and those interested in the intersection of religion, politics, and warfare.