Cromwell Hath the Honour, but . . .: Major-General Lambert's Campaigns in the North 1648

by P. R. Hill, J. M. Watkinson, David Breeze

Overview

Cromwell hath the honor, but Lamberts discreet, humble, ingenious, sweet and civil deportment gains him more hugs and ingenious respect.Much has been written about the first Civil War and the triumphs of Oliver Cromwell. Less is known, however, of the skirmishes of the second Civil War, especially in the north, or of the role and military prowess of the excellent young Parliamentarian commander Major-General John Lambert. Not only was Lambert a brilliant general who demonstrated exceptional tactical skills but he was also a brave and humane leader who was well liked by his men and merciful to his captured enemies, refusing to undertake the harsh actions indulged in by Cromwell.This carefully researched and highly readable new account reexamines contemporary sources to shed new light on Lamberts decisive northern campaign of 16481649. Remarkably detailed and supported by maps and photographs, this is an important source for the general reader and military historian alike.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781781599044
Publisher:	Pen & Sword Books Limited
Publication date:	01/24/2020
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	256
Sales rank:	455,405
File size:	49 MB
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About the Author

DR PETER HILL developed his interest in the Civil War following work on the activities of the Roman army. is the Membership Secretary of the Early English Text Society. In 2008 they published Major Sanderson's War - a new reading of the only extant diary by a Parliamentary officer on active duty in the second Civil War.

Table of Contents

List of illustrations vii

List of maps, figures and tables ix

Timeline xi

Glossary xv

Acknowledgements xix

Foreword David J. Breeze xxi

Introduction xxiii

Maps xxix

1 Lambert and His Army 1

2 The Condition of England before the Second Civil War 27

3 Escalation to War 35

4 Gatherley Moor to Carlisle and Penrith 49

5 Actions around Pontefract 67

6 Appleby, Stainmore and Bowes 75

7 To Preston and Back 95

8 To Scotland and Pontefract 105

9 The Siege of Pontefract 117

Appendix 1 Sources 139

Appendix 2 The Castles Captured, Occupied or Otherwise Mentioned in the Text 147

Appendix 3 Brief Biographies of Some Significant People Mentioned in the Text 151

Appendix 4 Captain Birch's Account of His Service and His Diary 159

Notes 175

Bibliography 205

Index 211