Military History - The English Civil War
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The English Civil War
Opposition to
Charles I's attempts to impose Anglicism on the Scottish church led to his
dispute with Parliament. This resulted in his trial for treason &
beheading in 1649. Oliver Cromwell took power & having defeated Charles IIs
Royalist Army at Worcester, established the Commonwealth with himself as
Lord Protector. This section features books on the history of the Civil
War, its major battles & campaigns, & the final restoration of Charles
II in 1660.
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NEWARK ON TRENT: THE CIVIL WAR SIEGE WORKSPublished for the Royal Commission for Historical Monuments. The Siege of Newark March 1645 - May 1646: Orginally a royalist fortress in the First Civil War, it only surrendered by the orders of the King in 1646. With details of the the garrison and beseigers, the officers and plans of the siege.1964, HMSO, , ,< A-02>,A4 format 108pp, plates, figs, chronology fold-out map., Showing signs of wear and use. Creased covers. Good, , CARDSubject...The English Civil Wars & Jacobite RebellionsWeb No. 25850-01..............................£16.00 |
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THE CIVIL WAR 1642-51A Pitkin Guide containing a chronology of events from the accession of Charles 1st to the return of Charles II. With maps showing key battles and dates, details of uniformms and weaponry, and profiles of key figures on both sides1993, Pitkin Pictorials, , 0853726477,< A-02>,29pp ills , vg in card covers, , CARDSubject...The English Civil Wars & Jacobite RebellionsWeb No. 32311-01..............................£5.00 |
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ROUNDHEAD GENERAL: THE CAMPAIGNS OF SIR WILLIAM WALLER by John Adair Waller commanded a Parliamentary Army in the English Civil War and Cromwell was one of his subordinate officers. He conducted a series of campaigns and inflicted the first major defeat on the Royalist cavalry at the battle of Cheriton Bridge. After the war he became leader of the Presbyterian party, was expelled from Parliament, imprisoned and later supported the Restoration. He was a key figure of the 1640s.1997, Sutton Publishing, revised edition, 0750913126,< A-02>,310pp, 9 plates, 11 maps, Notes & references, bibliography, index, fine, , Subject...The English Civil Wars & Jacobite RebellionsWeb No. 26327-04..............................£12.00 |
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CHARLES II, THE MAN AND THE STATESMAN by Maurice Ashley The Life of Charles from his birth in 1630, first born of Charles I and Henrietta Maria. During the Civil war he supported his father fighting mainly in the West Country most notably at the Battle of Edgehill. Exiled in the Scilly Islands, Jersey and then France, he was restored to the throne in 1660 with the aid of General Monck, but parliament was stronger and overuled his attempts to bring more religious tolerance with the Act of Indulgence. In his private life he had numerous mistresses and illegitimate children, and loved racing and gambling. This had a considerable influence on Restoration art and literature1971, History Book Club, , ,< A-02>,358pp illustrations, Ex club library. Canx stamps on fep, Red Boards, no d/w. good, , Subject...The English Civil Wars & Jacobite RebellionsWeb No. 32450-01..............................£8.00 |
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RUPERT OF THE RHINE by Maurice Ashley Rupert was the nephew of Charles I and a hero of the English Civil War, General-of-Horse to the King and later Commander-in-Chief. He was an able leader and aggressive commander, not only leading the King's forces on land, but also fighting at sea against the Parliamentary Navy. After the restoration he twice commanded fleets against the Dutch.1976, Book Club Edition, , ,< A-02>,viii + 199pp, maps, vg in dw, , Subject...The English Civil Wars & Jacobite RebellionsWeb No. 25879-01..............................£10.00 |
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THE STATE'S SERVANTS by G E Aylmer A study of the Civil Service of the English Republic 1649-1660. How England was governed and by whom, under the rule of Oliver Cromwell. Looks at the institutional structures, terms of service, pay, fees, the value of offices, the use and misuse of office, corruption, forgery, and bribery, the officials, their social position and the impact of their rule.1973, Routledge, Keegan & Paul, , 0710076371,< A-02>,xiii + 484pp, tables, maps, notes, appendices, index, vg in g dw, , Subject...The English Civil Wars & Jacobite RebellionsWeb No. 25820-01..............................£15.00 |
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CAVALIERS by John Barratt The Cavaliers were dashing heroes of the English Civil War on the Royalist side. Recognisable by their resplendant and flamboyant dress they made up in tenacity what they lacked in training, armour, weapons and leadership. This is a comprehensive history of the Royalist armies and their role in the Civil War for over a quarter of a century. The first part of the book analyses the organisation, recruitment, training, arms equipment, tactics and performance of the Royalist armies. The second part looks at some of major the engagements of the Civil War.2000, Sutton Publishing, , 0750920270,< A-02>,244pp, numerous b/w illustrations, New in d/w, , Subject...The English Civil Wars & Jacobite RebellionsWeb No. 35115-01..............................£10.00 |
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THE CAVALIERS by Mark Bence-Jones The legendary Cavalier Generals of the Civil War - Prince Rupert and Earl of Montrose, the dashing Goring, as well as the ladies who defended their castles against the Roundheads1976, Book Club Associates, , ,< A-02>,xii + 206pp, col ill, 25 b/w ills, vg in rubbed and chipped d/w, , Subject...The English Civil Wars & Jacobite RebellionsWeb No. 15202-01..............................£9.00 |
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CULLODEN AND THE '45 by Jeremy Black The Jacobite campaign in England and Scotland in 1745. Looks at the military and political situation at the time, The threatening events following the coup of 1688, the Highland revolt rallying to the Stuart cause, successfully invading England and then the fateful decision to retreat to the Highlands and Culloden.1990, Sutton Publishing, , 0862997364,< A-02>,256pp, 60 ills, notes, index, near fine in dw, , Subject...The English Civil Wars & Jacobite RebellionsWeb No. 16393-01..............................£10.00 |
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GOING TO THE WARS by Charles Carlton The English Civil War and its impact on those who went off to fight in it. Thousands of young men fought in the wars and coming from a relatively peaceful society, none were prepared for the military discipline, emotional strain or the violence of combat. Initial enthusiasm turned to disillusion with life on campaign and the experience of battle. 1992, Routledge, Keegan & Paul, , 0415032822,< A-02>,368pp, 22 ills, g/vg in dw, , Subject...The English Civil Wars & Jacobite RebellionsWeb No. 13851-02..............................£14.00 |
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