|
|
|||
|
||||
Overview"Cavalier Capital, the first detailed account of Oxford's role as ""Royalist capital"" to appear for almost three-quarters of a century, examines all aspects of Oxford's experience in the English Civil War. As well as the effects on the town and university, special emphasis is placed on the various aspects of the Royalist occupation, including its role as a major manufacturing center of munitions and armory. The King's court and the operation of Royalist government and administration are examined, as are the organisation and life of the soldiers of the garrison. Leading personalities are described, as well as the military campaigns which were focused on Oxford during the war. The final siege leading to the fall of Oxford is also described. The book makes full use of both contemporary and modern accounts, and research, and is copiously illustrated with contemporary and modern illustrations.This is the first detailed account of Oxford's role as ""Royalist capital"" to appear for almost three-quarters of a century and examines all aspects of Oxford's experience in the English Civil War. AUTHOR: John Barratt is a leading authority on the Royalist Armies in the Civil War. Author of over a dozen books on the subject, including Cavaliers the first detailed study of the Royalist forces, and a nuber of campain histories. His latest books with Helion include Rabble of Gentility the story of the Northern Horse, and The Last Battle: The Stow on the Wold Campaign. He lectures regularly on historical subjects and lives in the Welsh Marches, an area rich in history! 65 b/w illustrations & maps" Full Product DetailsAuthor: John BarrattPublisher: Helion & Company Imprint: Helion & Company ISBN: 9781914059551ISBN 10: 1914059557 Pages: 184 Publication Date: 01 September 2021 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviews'...a concise, easily digestible read. ... a solid addition for anyone with furthered interest in the subject'-- History of War ... an effective marshalling of sources and relatively new research to give an overall account of events ... -- Cromwelliana "'...a concise, easily digestible read. ... a solid addition for anyone with furthered interest in the subject'-- ""History of War"" "" ... an effective marshalling of sources and relatively new research to give an overall account of events ...""-- ""Cromwelliana""" Author InformationJohn Barratt is a leading authority on the Royalist Armies in the Civil War. Author of over a dozen books on the subject, including Cavaliers the first detailed study of the Royalist forces, and a nuber of campain histories. His latest books with Helion include Rabble of Gentility the story of the Northern Horse, and The Last Battle: The Stow on the Wold Campaign. He lectures regularly on historical subjects and lives in the Welsh Marches, an area rich in history! Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |