To Settle the Crown : Waging Civil War in Shropshire, 1642-1648.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Worton, Jonathan.

Series:

Century of the Soldier Series

Century of the Soldier Series ; v.85

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Anglo-French War, 1666-1667.

Seven Years' War, 1756-1763.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (292 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Havertown : Helion & Company, Limited, 2016.

Summary:

To Settle The Crown: Waging Civil War in Shropshire, 1642-1648 is an in-depth examination of the English Civil Wars at the county level, focusing on Shropshire, a key battleground during the conflict. The book explores the organization and execution of the war effort by both Royalists and Parliamentarians, highlighting aspects such as military leadership, recruitment, finance, logistics, and the conduct of warfare. It provides a detailed account of the military activities in the region, including sieges and skirmishes, while also considering the broader social context of the period. Drawing from contemporary sources, this work offers a comprehensive view of how the war impacted local governance and the involvement of the populace. The study is based on Jonathan Worton's doctoral thesis and incorporates extensive research into the military and social history of the mid-seventeenth century, making it a significant contribution to the understanding of the English Civil Wars. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Book Title

Copyright

Contents

List of Illustrations

List of Maps

List of Tables

List of Abbreviations

Acknowledgements

Explanatory Notes and Conventions

Chronology

Maps charting the course of both Civil Wars in Shropshire

Introduction

1 Taking Sides: Popular allegiance in Civil War Shropshire

2 Leaders and Administrators: Organising the war effort

Pre-war county governance and administration

The adaptation of county governance to Civil War

Royalist leadership and administration in Shropshire

Parliamentarian leadership and administration in Shropshire

3 Of Officers and Men: The armed forces

Recruitment

Royalist forces in Shropshire

Parliamentarian forces in Shropshire

Disbandment and the Second Civil War, 1646-8

4 Contributions and Assessments: Financing the war effort

The Royalists

The Parliamentarians

Plunder and free quarter

5 Logistics: Supplying the war effort

Arms and munitions procurement Generated by AI.

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ISBN:

9781914377327

191437732X