A journal of the English Civil War : the letter book of Sir William Brereton, spring 1646 / Sir William Brereton ; edited and with an introduction by Joseph McKenna.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Brereton, William, 1604-1661.

Contributor:

McKenna, Joseph.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Cheshire (England)--History, Military--17th century.

Cheshire (England).

Great Britain--History--Civil War, 1642-1649--Personal narratives.

Great Britain.

Staffordshire (England)--History, Military--17th century.

Staffordshire (England).

Brereton, William, 1604-1661--Correspondence.

Brereton, William.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (323 p.)

Other Title:

Letter book of Sir William Brereton, spring 1646

Place of Publication:

Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Company, c2012.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Brereton's book made up of letters comes out of the English Civil War (1642-1646). A Parliamentary general, Sir William was engaged in the siege of Dudley Castle, Bridgnorth Castle and the fortifield cathedral close at Lichfield. The letter book contains copies of letters sent and received by Brereton. There are details of his victory against the last Royalist army in the field, his various sieges, his constant need for money and troops, and the movements of King Charles I prior to his surrender to the Scots. The Introduction details a history of the civil war, of the battles and skirmishes, u

Contents:

Cover; Acknowledgments; Table of Contents; Preface; Explanation of Terms; Introduction: A Brief History of the English Civil War; The Early Life and Military Career of Sir William Brereton; Siege Warfare; The Letter Book of Sir William Brereton; Conclusion; Chapter Notes; Bibliography; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-283-70549-4

1-4766-0082-1

OCLC:

818659214