Worcester English Civil War, September 1651 |
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| Author:
| Atkin, Malcolm |
| Series title: | Battleground Britain Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-84415-080-9 |
| Publication Date: | Sep 2008 |
| Publisher: | Pen & Sword Books Limited
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $34.95 |
Book Description:
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The Battle of Worcester on 3 September 1651 was the final decisive engagement of the English Civil Wars. In this fascinating guide, Malcolm Atkin sets out in a graphic and easily understood way the movements of the opposing armies of Cromwell and Charles II as they approached Worcester and gives a detailed and gripping account of the deadly combat that followed. He also describes of the fate of 10,000 Scottish prisoners and retraces the route of Charles II as he made his dramatic escape.
The Battle of Worcester on 3 September 1651 was the final decisive engagement of the English Civil Wars. In this fascinating guide, Malcolm Atkin sets out in a graphic and easily understood way the movements of the opposing armies of Cromwell and Charles II as they approached Worcester and gives a detailed and gripping account of the deadly combat that followed. He also describes of the fate of 10,000 Scottish prisoners and retraces the route of Charles II as he made his dramatic escape.