East Anglia and the Great Civil War: The Rising of Cromwell's Ironsides in the Associated Counties of Cambridge, Huntingdon, Lincoln, Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex and Hertford - Couverture souple

Kingston, Alfred

 
9781432688530: East Anglia and the Great Civil War: The Rising of Cromwell's Ironsides in the Associated Counties of Cambridge, Huntingdon, Lincoln, Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex and Hertford

Synopsis

""East Anglia and the Great Civil War"" is a historical account written by Alfred Kingston about the events that took place during the English Civil War in the associated counties of Cambridge, Huntingdon, Lincoln, Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, and Hertford. The book focuses on the role of Oliver Cromwell's Ironsides, a group of heavily armed and disciplined soldiers, in the conflict.Kingston provides a detailed overview of the political and social conditions that led to the outbreak of the Civil War in East Anglia, including the religious tensions between Anglicans and Puritans, and the economic struggles of the region. He also describes the military tactics and strategies employed by Cromwell and his army, including their use of new technologies such as muskets and artillery.The book examines key battles and campaigns that took place in East Anglia during the Civil War, such as the Siege of Colchester and the Battle of Naseby. Kingston provides vivid descriptions of the fighting, as well as the impact of the war on the civilian population of the region.Overall, ""East Anglia and the Great Civil War"" offers a comprehensive and engaging account of a significant period in English history, shedding light on the experiences of both soldiers and civilians during a time of great upheaval and change.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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