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.
Listed by Author & Title
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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. 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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ROUNDHEAD GENERAL: THE CAMPAIGNS OF SIR WILLIAM WALLER by John Adair A biography of Sir William Waller, a senior Parliamentry General (and Cromwell's commander)in the early years of the English Civil War. He defeated the King's cavalry at Cheriton in March, 1644. After the war he was expelled from Parliament and imprisoned. Later he supported the Restoration of 1660.1997, Sutton Publishing, , 0750913126,< A-02>,310pp, 9 ills,11 maps, New, , Subject...The English Civil Wars & Jacobite RebellionsWeb No. 26327-02..............................£19.00 |
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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 could and did overule 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 - and this led a considerable influence on Restoration art and literature1971, History Book Club, , No ISBN,< A-02>,358pp ills, Ex club lib Canx stamps on fep Red Boards no dw. good, , Subject...The English Civil Wars & Jacobite RebellionsWeb No. 32450-01..............................£8.00 |
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OLIVER CROMWELL AND HIS WORLD by Maurice Ashley The rise of Oliver Cromwell from an obscure Cambridgshire Country Gentleman to the absolute ruler of England and one of the greatest generals of his age.1972, Thames & Hudson Ltd, , 0500130418,< A-02>,128pp, 128 ills, g/vg in dw, , Subject...The English Civil Wars & Jacobite RebellionsWeb No. 25920-01..............................£12.00 |
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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..............................£13.00 |
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THE ENGLISH CIVIL WAR by Maurice Ashley 1640-51, the author discusses the causes of the Civil War, the campaigns and the Parliamentary victory in 1646. Further chapters cover the Second Civil War in 1648 which led to the trial and execution of Charles 1st and finally the Third Civil war from 1649 to 1651 which returned Charles II to exile until the restoration of 1660.2001, Sutton Publishing, , 0750928077,< A-02>,153pp, New in card covers, , CARDSubject...The English Civil Wars & Jacobite RebellionsWeb No. 4505-03..............................£4.50 |
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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 who by, under the rule of OliverCromwell. Looks at the institutional structures, the terms of service, pay, fees, the value of offices, the use and misuse of office, corruption, forgery, and bribery, the officials and 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..............................£20.00 |
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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 M 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..............................£12.00 |
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