Cromwell's Deputy: The Life and Times of General Charles Fleetwood - Tapa dura
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"'Great soldiers succeed not just because of their skills and determination, but because of the qualities of the men they lead. In particular, Generals Fairfax and Cromwell are rightly remembered for their impressive military prowess. However, without talented and loyal subordinates, victory in the English civil war could never have been achieved. Charles Fleetwood was one of parliament's key officers in the actions that determined the military and constitutional consequences of the conflict between King and Parliament. Indeed, Oliver Cromwell's 'Crowning Glory' - the final destruction of the Royalist armies at the Battle of Worcester in 1651 - was very much Fleetwood's too, as Commander of the Parliamentarian left wing. Furthermore, as eventual Commander-in-Chief of the Commonwealth's army, there is much more to the man than this, yet little has been published about him. It is long past time that Fleetwood's contribution to the Parliamentarian cause was more readily recognised, so this book is both long overdue, and thoroughly recommended.' Source: Howard Giles EventPlan [Former Director English Heritage Special Events] 'Cromwell's Deputy is the result of John Varley Jeffery's extensive research into the life of one of this country's leading figures, who has until now been sadly neglected. This interesting and illuminating book reveals the legendary hero of my childhood as a real person. Fleetwood played a leading and commanding role in one of the most dramatic and formative events in our island's history, laying the foundation for our present democratic constitution.' Dame Joan Fleetwood Varley DBE* 'This book sheds new light on a republican hero- a brave Cromwellian General eventually defeated by the politics of the period. Comprehensively researched, insightful and timely: an important contribution to Civil War studies.' Geoffrey Robertson QC [Author of The Tyrannicide Brief]"
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Charles Fleetwood was one of Parliament's key officers in the actions that determined the constitutional and military consequences of the conflict between King and Parliament. Oliver Cromwell's 'Crowning Glory' - the final destruction of the Royalist armies at the Battle of Worcester in 1651 - was very much Fleetwood's too, as commander of the Parliamentarian left wing. Furthermore, as eventual Commander-in-Chief of the Commonwealth's army, there is much more to the man than this, yet little has been published about him.
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- EditorialUlric Publishing
- Año de publicación2008
- ISBN 10 1905142072
- ISBN 13 9781905142071
- EncuadernaciónTapa dura
- IdiomaInglés
- Número de edición1
- Número de páginas355
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