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A journal of the English Civil War : the letter book of Sir William Brereton, spring 1646 / William Brereton ; edited and with an introduction by Joseph McKenna.

Title
A journal of the English Civil War : the letter book of Sir William Brereton, spring 1646 / William Brereton ; edited and with an introduction by Joseph McKenna.
Author
Brereton, William, 1604-1661.
Publication
Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, [2012]

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Additional Authors
McKenna, Joseph
Description
vii, 313 pages : illustrations, maps; 23 cm
Summary
"Sir William Brereton's letter book out of the English Civil War (1642-1646), contains copies of letters sent and received by him detailing his victory against the last Royalist army, various sieges, and constant need for money and troops. An Introduction details a history of the civil war prior to his book; a conclusion relates what happened after"--Provided by publisher.
Alternative Title
Letter book of Sir William Brereton, spring 1646
Subject
  • Brereton, William, 1604-1661 > Correspondence
  • Cheshire (England) > History, Military > 17th century
  • Great Britain > History > Civil War, 1642-1649 > Personal narratives
  • Staffordshire (England) > History, Military > 17th century
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references (pages 306-307) and index.
Processing Action (note)
  • committed to retain
Contents
Introduction : A brief history of the English Civil War -- The early life and military career of Sir William Brereton -- Siege warfare -- The letter book of Sir William Brereton.
ISBN
  • 9780786472697 (softcover : acid free paper)
  • 0786472693 (softcover : acid free paper)
LCCN
^^2012038039
Owning Institutions
Harvard Library