Major Sanderson's War
Major Sanderson's War

Author: P R Hill

Publisher: The History Press

Published: 2016-09-02

Total Pages: 181

ISBN-13: 0750980109

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In 1919 the diary of a parliamentary cavalry officer, written on an interleaved copy of William Lilly's Merlini Anglici Ephemeris, was exhibited at the Society of Antiquaries of Newcastle upon Tyne. It was discovered to be that of Major John Sanderson for the year 1648, an officer in Colonel Robert Lilburne's regiment of horse. This was an extremely rare find, as while Civil War memoirs were common, daily accounts were not. Spanning from 11th January to 30th December, Sanderson's diary contained 270 entries that not only recalled well-known events, but also depicted the minutiae of patrol and skirmish. Major Sanderson's War is not merely a transcript of the diary, but an analysis of the role of cavalry and the northern campaign of the Second Civil War. No other book will provide the enthusiast with such a unique glimpse into the life of one of Cromwell's officers.

Revolution and Counter-revolution in England, Ireland and Scotland, 1658-1660
Revolution and Counter-revolution in England, Ireland and Scotland, 1658-1660

Author: Brian Manning

Publisher:

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 284

ISBN-13:

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Detailing the events between the death of Cromwell,and the Restoration of the monarchy in Britain,historian Brian Manning, whose work has been,highly praised by the late Christopher Hill, shows,that the Restoration was by no means inevitable,after Cromwell's death. He argues that there were,great ideological and political battles fought,over the future of Britain between 1658 and 1660.,The strength of Manning's argument lies in the,detail with which he evokes the political activity,of ordinary groups of people in 17th century,Britain. This is Marxist history at its very best.

William Lawes (1602-1645)
William Lawes (1602-1645)

Author: Andrew Ashbee

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2019-05-20

Total Pages: 375

ISBN-13: 0429766076

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First published in 1998, this volume comprises papers given at a conference on Lawes and his music held at Oxford in September 1995 to commemorate the 350th anniversary of his death. They examine not only Lawes’s music but the milieu in which he worked. Part One examines the musical life of the English Court in Lawes’s day, noting his activities there and his involvement with companies of players. Manuscript studies and a detailed account of the fatal battle are also included. Part Two comprises seven essays exploring the wide range of his instrumental and vocal music. William Lawes is acknowledged as the most exciting and innovative composer working in England during the reign of Charles I. His tragic early death at the Siege of Chester in 1645 only served to heighten his reputation among his contemporaries, lending him also the cloak of martyrdom in the service of his king.