Cavalier Generals: King Charles I and His Commanders in the English Civil War, 1642-46Pen & Sword Military, 2004 - 227 Seiten Previous studies of the Royalist high command have concentrated largely upon a handful of notable individuals such as King Charles himself and Prince Rupert. In this ground-breaking study, John Barratt re-examines these key figures, but he also explores the careers and characters of some of the lesser-known, but equally able Royalist officers. These men played decisive roles in the war, but hitherto they have received little attention. Among the extraordinary soldiers the author covers are Lord Astley, Prince Maurice, Lord Hopton, Lord Goring, Sir Richard Grenvile, the Marquis of Newcastle, Lord Wilmot and the Marquis of Montrose. |
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... never seen a face ' which showed so much greatness , and withal , such marks of sadness and misfortune ' . Charles seemed to have been born to misfortune . A delicate and sickly child , with a stammer which he never fully overcame ...
... never seen a face ' which showed so much greatness , and withal , such marks of sadness and misfortune ' . Charles seemed to have been born to misfortune . A delicate and sickly child , with a stammer which he never fully overcame ...
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... never neglected that , and rarely miscarried in it . Goring had a much better understanding and a sharper wit , ( except in the very exercise of debauchery , and then the other was inspired ) , a much keener courage , and presentness of ...
... never neglected that , and rarely miscarried in it . Goring had a much better understanding and a sharper wit , ( except in the very exercise of debauchery , and then the other was inspired ) , a much keener courage , and presentness of ...
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... never so fortunate . The Royalist heartlands of Wales , the north and Cornwall were not only significantly poorer in resources of all kinds , but were spread around the periphery of the kingdom , making the use of men and supplies ...
... never so fortunate . The Royalist heartlands of Wales , the north and Cornwall were not only significantly poorer in resources of all kinds , but were spread around the periphery of the kingdom , making the use of men and supplies ...
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Chapter Two Charles I and Lord Forth | 7 |
Chapter Three Prince Rupert | 25 |
Chapter Four Jacob Lord Astley | 45 |
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