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Hey for Old Robin!: The Campaigns and Armies of the Earl of Essex During the First Civil War, 1642-44
Chris Scott
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Description for Hey for Old Robin!: The Campaigns and Armies of the Earl of Essex During the First Civil War, 1642-44
Paperback. Series: Century of the Soldier. Num Pages: 256 pages, 53 b/w ills, 8 colour drawings & photos, 17 b/w ma. BIC Classification: HBLH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. .
Hey For Old Robin! was the cry of the Earl of Essex's army during the First Civil War as, contrary to modern popular belief, Robert Devereux was well-liked by the men he led. This book fills a gap in the literature of the Civil Wars, taking up the challenge to write a new history of Essex and his Army and examining the often-repeated view that he was a cautious dullard with little military skill. The two authors Christopher Scott and Alan Turton, both well known published military historians, present a more balanced view of Parliament's first Lord General, ... Read more
Hey For Old Robin! was the cry of the Earl of Essex's army during the First Civil War as, contrary to modern popular belief, Robert Devereux was well-liked by the men he led. This book fills a gap in the literature of the Civil Wars, taking up the challenge to write a new history of Essex and his Army and examining the often-repeated view that he was a cautious dullard with little military skill. The two authors Christopher Scott and Alan Turton, both well known published military historians, present a more balanced view of Parliament's first Lord General, ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Helion & Company
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Series
Century of the Soldier
Condition
New
Number of Pages
256
Place of Publication
Solihull, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781911512219
SKU
V9781911512219
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99-3
About Chris Scott
Christopher Scott and Alan Turton have been working together on civil war projects since 1975 when they were consecutive commanding officers of the Roundhead Association Devereux's Regiment; Chris became the Lord General of the Army. Chris is a published military historian & his previous books include: The Maligned Militia, The Battles of Newbury, The Armies & Uniforms of the Monmouth ... Read more
Reviews for Hey for Old Robin!: The Campaigns and Armies of the Earl of Essex During the First Civil War, 1642-44
A stimulating book that will encourage readers to research Essex's battles further.
Miniature Wargames - Arthur Harman
A brilliant account of the life and times of the Earl of Essex, one of Crowell's right-hand men during the second civil war. The authors succeed in bringing to life this much neglected figure and his armies in exquisite and minute ... Read more
Miniature Wargames - Arthur Harman
A brilliant account of the life and times of the Earl of Essex, one of Crowell's right-hand men during the second civil war. The authors succeed in bringing to life this much neglected figure and his armies in exquisite and minute ... Read more