Cavalier GeneralsPrevious studies of the Royalist high command have concentrated largely upon a handful of notable individuals such as King Charles himself and Prince Rupert. In this ground-breaking study, John Barratt re-examines these key figures, but he also explores the careers and characters of some of the lesser-known, but equally able Royalist officers. These men played decisive roles in the war, but hitherto they have received little attention. |
Contents
Chapter One All the Kings Generals | 1 |
Chapter Two Charles I and Lord Forth | 7 |
Chapter Three Prince Rupert | 25 |
Chapter Four Jacob Lord Astley | 45 |
Chapter Five Prince Maurice | 61 |
Chapter Six Ralph Lord Hopton | 77 |
Chapter Seven George Lord Goring | 94 |
Chapter Eight John Lord Byron | 119 |
Chapter Ten William Cavendish Marquis of Newcastle | 159 |
Chapter Eleven Henry Lord Wilmot | 177 |
Chapter Twelve James Graham Marquis of Montrose | 191 |
Chapter Thirteen Conclusion | 207 |
Notes on the text | 212 |
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Chapter Nine Sir Richard Grenville | 141 |
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