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Clarke Papers. Selections from the Papers of William Clarke, Secretary to the Council of the Army, 1647-1649, and to General Monck and the Commanders of the Army in Scotland, 1651-1660 : Camden Society, New Series, LIV.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Firth, C. H.
- Series:
- Clarke Papers: Selections from the Papers of William Clarke Series
- Clarke Papers: Selections from the Papers of William Clarke Series ; v.2
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Military history.
- Great Britain.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (342 pages)
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Other Title:
- Clarke Papers
- Place of Publication:
- Burlington : TannerRitchie Publishing, 2015.
- Summary:
- This volume, edited by historian C.H. Firth, compiles selections from the papers of William Clarke, who served as secretary to the Council of the Army during the English Civil War (1647–1649) and later to General Monck and the commanders of the army in Scotland (1651–1660). The book provides historical insights into the political and military events of the period, including the siege of Pontefract Castle, Cromwell's campaigns, and the governance transitions during the Interregnum. It also sheds light on Clarke's personal life and career, such as his marriage and his involvement with Scottish records. The work is aimed at scholars, historians, and enthusiasts of 17th-century English history, offering primary sources for understanding the era's political and military dynamics. Generated by AI.
- Notes:
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- Part of the metadata in this record was created by AI, based on the text of the resource.
- ISBN:
- 9781554938728
- 1554938724
- OCLC:
- 1498467513
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