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.
Author(s): John Barratt
Series: Pen & Sword Military
Publisher: Pen & Sword Books
Year: 2004
Language: English
Pages: 224
City: Barnsley
Tags: English Civil War
Contents
Preface
Chronology
Chapter One All the King’s Generals
Chapter Two Charles I and Lord Forth
Key Action: The Oxford Campaign, 1644
Chapter Three Prince Rupert
Key Action: The Relief of Newark, 21 March 1644
Chapter Four Jacob, Lord Astley
Key Action: Naseby, 14 June 1645
Chapter Five Prince Maurice
Key Action: Ripple Field, 13 April 1643
Chapter Six Ralph, Lord Hopton
Key Action: The Battle of Stratton, 16 May 1643
Chapter Seven George, Lord Goring
Key Action: Newbury, 27 October 1644
Chapter Eight John, Lord Byron
Key Action: The Defence of Chester
Chapter Nine Sir Richard Grenville
Key Action: The Siege of Plymouth, 1644–45
Chapter Ten William Cavendish, Marquis of Newcastle
Key Action: Marston Moor, 2 July 1644
Chapter Eleven Henry, Lord Wilmot
Key Action: Roundway Down, 13 July 1643
Chapter Twelve James Graham, Marquis of Montrose
Key Action: Kilsyth, 15 August 1645
Chapter Thirteen Conclusion
Notes on the text
Bibliography
Index
