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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THE WARS OF THE ROSES by Hubert Cole and (General Editor) Ludovic Kennedy British At War series The dynastic struggle between the houses of York and Lancaster raged across Britain for thirty years. It ended with the Battle of Bosworth and the founding of the Tudor dynasty.1973, Book Club Associates, , 0246106182,< A-02>,208pp illustrations., edges browning ow vg in rippled dw, , Subject...The English Civil Wars & Jacobite RebellionsWeb No. 29844-02..............................£10.00 |
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JACOBITE SPY WARS: MOLES, ROGUES AND TREACHERY by Hugh Douglas Tha Jacobite(James) movement began in 1688 with the departure from the throne of James II of England and VII of Scotland. It ended with the death of Charles Edward Stuart, Bonnie Prince Charlie - the 'King over the water'- in 1788. A master of disguise and intrigue, his arrogance and impetuosity contributed greatly to the Jacobites' eventual defeat in the espionage war. The author unravels an intricate intelligence war on and off the battlefield stretching from Sussex Smugglers to the Highland clansmen and included many prominent names in the courts of Europe.1999, Sutton Publishing, , 0750914378,< A-02>,269pp ills, New in card covers, , CARDSubject...The English Civil Wars & Jacobite RebellionsWeb No. 32328-01..............................£6.00 |
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MONMOUTH'S REBELS by Peter Earle The road to Sedgemoor, 1685. In this study of the last major rebellion to disturb the peace of Southern England, the author concentrates on the rebels rather than their leader, the ill-starred Duke of Monmouth. In their attempt to overthrow James II, the loyalty, determination and courage of the rank and file is in stark contrast to the indecision and treachery of their leaders.1977, Weidenfeld & Nicolson, , 0297773844,< A-02>,xi + 236pp, ills, maps, Good in dw, , Subject...The English Civil Wars & Jacobite RebellionsWeb No. 25695-01..............................£12.00 |
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OLIVER CROMWELL 1658-1958 by Christopher Hill Pamphlet.No. G38. The Historical Association. An analysis of Cromwell, his personal life, religious beliefs and his attitude to constitutional government in the age of the Puritan.1958, Routledge, Keegan & Paul, , ,< A-02>,30pp., Good in edgeworn card covers. prev. owner name on endpaper., , CARDSubject...The English Civil Wars & Jacobite RebellionsWeb No. 1400-01..............................£4.00 |
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THE FORTY-FIVE: THE LAST JACOBITE REBELLION by Michael Hook and Walter Ross This book reviews the events of Bliadhna Thierlaich (Charlie's Year) and provides an objective account of the 1745 rising. The author examines the reasons for the uprising, successes and tragedies, all traced through manuscripts, illustrations and printed sources.1995, HMSO, , 0114957215,< A-02>,large format.144pp ills, very good in edgeworn card covers, , CARDSubject...The English Civil Wars & Jacobite RebellionsWeb No. 24946-01..............................£9.00 |
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MEMOIRS OF THE LIFE OF COLONEL HUTCHINSON by Lucy Hutchinson Colonel John Hutchinson was one of the Puritan leaders, and a prominent Roundhead in the English Civil War to the extent of being the 13th of 39 Commissioners to sign the death-warrant of King Charles I. A major Parliamentary supporter, he defended Nottingham from Royalist attacks and became the Governor of the Town and Castle. He Supported Monck and was expelled from the House of Commons in 1660, dying in prison.1973, Oxford University Press, , 0192554034,< A-02>,xxix + 347pp, ills, ep map, vg in dw, , Subject...The English Civil Wars & Jacobite RebellionsWeb No. 25937-01..............................£14.00 |
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THE JACOBITE REBELLION by Hilary Kemp The infamous 1745 Rebellion of the Jacobite pretenders, James Francis Edward , son of the deposed James II, and his son, Charles Edward - Bonny Prince Charlie. Eye witness accounts describe the lives of the people caught up in the rebellion and their suffering after the disaster at Culloden. With artwork by Alan Kemp.1975, Almark Publications, , 0855242396,< A-02>,160pp, 26 col ills, & plates, col maps, b/w ills, Fair in blue boards in chipped/ragged d/w, , Subject...The English Civil Wars & Jacobite RebellionsWeb No. 25839-02..............................£8.00 |
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THE CIVIL WARS OF ENGLAND by John Kenyon The Civil War period was one of the most complex and bloodiest times in English history. In this comprehensive study the author covers the military, financial and political aspects of the wars, the major campaigns, how the wars were financed, and how the armies were raised, trained and supplied. He goes on to look at the Scots and Irish Rebellions, the crisis of reform, the effectiveness and achievements of the Commonwealth and Cromwell's Protectorate and finally, the Restoration.1988, Weidenfeld & Nicolson, , 0297793519,< A-02>,272pp illustrations, Prev.owner name on fep. Pages browning. Good in dw, , Subject...The English Civil Wars & Jacobite RebellionsWeb No. 28083-01..............................£8.00 |
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OLD IRONSIDES: THE MILITARY BIOGRAPHY OF OLIVER CROMWELL by General Sir Frank Kitson Reveals how an undistinguished backbench MP in his forties, Cromwell proved so successful. When the English Civil War began. Like many other gentleman farmers, he recruited a regiment and led it to war. However, unlike most of the amateur leaders, he demonstrated a remarkable apptitude for soldiering. Rising to become on of Parliament’s leading generals he ultimately used his power within the army to sieze power and rule all Britain. The author’s excellent narrative provides a potted history of the Civil War, combined with the practicalities of soldiering in the 17th century2004, Weidenfeld & Nicolson, , 0297846884,< A-02>,238pp ills, new in dw, , Subject...The English Civil Wars & Jacobite RebellionsWeb No. 33733-01..............................£8.00 |
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THE WARS OF THE ROSES by J R Lander The long and bloody civil war from 1399-1485. Beginning with Henry IV's usurpation of the throne in 1399, the author takes us through the period of continuous civil strife from 1455 to 1471, and to the last battle between the White and Red Rose at Bosworth Field in 1485. A review of the contemporary sources linked by detailed interpretation based on modern research reveals a nation less disrupted by civil war than by local disputes or the wide-ranging repercussions of the Black Death. 1974, White Lion, , 08561574,< A-02>,272pp, 12 col & 80 b/w ills., vg in wn dws, , Subject...The English Civil Wars & Jacobite RebellionsWeb No. 4504-01..............................£10.00 |
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