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 JACOBITE RISINGS IN BRITAIN, 1689-1746 by Bruce Lenman A highly readable account of the key events and personalities set against the framework of both British and international politics. This is a major study that challenges many of the traditional interpretations of one of the most dramatic and important phases of British history. This book and its companion, The Jacobite Clans of the Great Glen, are two exciting and original studies which make an important contribution to our understanding of Jacobitism.2004, Scottish Cultural Press, , 189821820X,< A-02>,320pp, index, New in card cover, , CARDSubject...The English Civil Wars & Jacobite RebellionsWeb No. 33804-01..............................£15.99 |
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THE TRIAL OF CHARLES I by (Editor) Roger Lockyer A contemporary account taken from the recollections of Sir Thomas Herbert who served the king during his captivity. And also John Rushworth who served in the House of Commons and was secretary to Fairfax and Cromwell. These combined accounts provided a unique and authoritative account of a trial often regarded as illegal and ending in a judicial murder.1959, Folio Society, , ,< A-02>,164pp, portrait, Good. rubbed spine. black decorated boards. faded slip case, , Subject...The English Civil Wars & Jacobite RebellionsWeb No. 25844-01..............................£8.00 |
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PRINCE CHARLIE by Compton Mackenzie The reign of the House of Stuart came to an end in 1689 when the pro-Catholic monarch James VII of Scotland (James II of England) fled from London to France. In exile in Rome and Paris, adherents to the cause of the restoration, were known as Jacobites. Prince Charles Edward Stuart's campaign of 1745 culminated in the disastrous defeat at Culloden in April 1745, where a goodly portion either died in a futile assault on the superior Hanoverian position, or were among the wounded who were slaughtered on orders from the British Duke of Cumberland. 1932, Peter Davies, , ,< A-02>,167pp, portrait, bibliography, index, black cloth. Good., , Subject...The English Civil Wars & Jacobite RebellionsWeb No. 22854-01..............................£10.00 |
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THE JACOBITE ARMY OF THE '45 by Ian Mckenzie A detailed investigation of the structure, management and effectiveness of the Jacobite Army of the '45, from its muster at Glenfinnan in August 1745 to its demise at Culloden Moor nine months later.The author describes the HQ structure and its personalities; the support functions which enabled the army to be controlled, fed and paid; methods and areas of recruitment; a detailed look at the component parts of the army; its uniform, standards, weapons, tactics and command systems.The copious appendices include a short history of every regiment in the Jacobite army.
2009, Lulu Publishing, , 978140929561,< A-02>,246pp 17 diags., New hardcover with dustjacket, , Subject...The English Civil Wars & Jacobite RebellionsWeb No. 35763-01..............................£28.00 |
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OLIVER CROMWELL by John Morley A study of the life of one of the great, and controversial, personalities of English history. Published by Macmillan Nov 1900 (1st printing Oct 1900). Original burgundy cloth, gilt titles, a little wear at extremities, small nick at top of spine, base of spine slightly worn, page fore-edges untrimmed, some foxing of preliminaries. Some pencilled underlinings but otherwise the internals are clean and sound.1900, Macmillan, , ,< A-02>,510pp, frontis portrait, index, , , Subject...The English Civil Wars & Jacobite RebellionsWeb No. 28550-01..............................£20.00 |
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THE WARS OF THE ROSES by Robin Neillands The story of great clash between the English noble houses of York and Lancaster which marked the end of medieval England and the birth of the Renaissance. Includes chapters on Henry VI and the French War, the Rebellions 1450-3, the year of the Battles 1460-1, the Warwick Rebellion, the rise of Richard III and his defeat.1999, Brockhampton Press, , 1860199976,< A-02>,223pp, 13 ills, bibliography, index, Mint in d/w, , Subject...The English Civil Wars & Jacobite RebellionsWeb No. 17072-01..............................£20.00 |
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COMPANION TO THE ENGLISH CIVIL WARS by Peter R Newman The English Civil Wars 1642-1651. The idealogical, religious and constituional issues polarising the country into parliamentarians and royalists. Over 1000 entries. Battles, sieges, generals, leaders etc.1990, Facts on File, , 0816022372 ,< A-02>,xxiv + 179pp, maps, bibliography, Very good in dw, , Subject...The English Civil Wars & Jacobite RebellionsWeb No. 28574-01..............................£10.00 |
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THIS WAR WITHOUT AN ENEMY by Richard Ollard This well illustrated account of the English Civil wars takes a fresh view of the unparalleled series of events that led up to Cromwell's astonishing period of ascendancy. The book concentrates on life was during the war, and how the impact of the wars was felt in family and neighborhood, in social and professional life.1976, Hodder & Stoughton, , 0340209658,< A-02>,224pp, 17 colour plates, 50 col ills, maps, g/vg in dw, , Subject...The English Civil Wars & Jacobite RebellionsWeb No. 19530-01..............................£12.00 |
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CULLODEN by John Prebble The fateful battle that finally crushed the Jacobite 1745 Rebellion, and the aftermath. This is the story of the ordinary men and women involved in the rebellion who were described in the regimental rosters of the time as 'Common Men'. The book presents the battle as it was for them, and their lives as fugitives in the glens or as prisoners on the transportation ships1973, Book Club Edition, , ,< A-02>,367pp, illustrations, maps, Good in very rubbed dw, , Subject...The English Civil Wars & Jacobite RebellionsWeb No. 726-01..............................£8.00 |
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CULLODEN by John Prebble Mass market paperback reflecting age and use.Text clean. Fair.The fateful battle that finally crushed the Jacobite 1745 Rebellion, and the aftermath. This is the story of the ordinary men and women involved in the rebellion who were described in the regimental rosters of the time as Common Men. The book presents the battle as it was for them and their lives as fugitives in the glens or as prisoners on the transportation ships1979, Penguin Books, , 0140025766,< A-02>,360pp map, , , CARDSubject...The English Civil Wars & Jacobite RebellionsWeb No. 726-03..............................£2.00 |
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