Battles in Britain and their Political Background, 1066-1746 (Combined Volumes)

Sidgwick & Jackson, London, 1979. First Edition. Softcover. Very Good Condition. Illustrator: Photographic and Illustrations. preface by author, table of battles by counties, bibliography and index. The text is is illustrated with black-and-white drawings and battle plans which have been drawn by W. F. N. Watson. The text is also illustrated with black-and-white reproductions of contemporary illustrations and black and white photographs. Illustrated paperback binding with peach and white coloured titles to the front panel and yellow and white coloured titles to the back strip. This is omnibus volume (of two single volumes) dealing with battles within the borders of England. There is a narrative account of the main battles, the historical background is given, detailed battle plans are present, the analysis of the commanders; and, shows the many changes of tactics and weapons. This volume deals with the years 1066 through to 1746. Battles examined are: – Fulford and Stamford Bridge – 1066 Hastings – 1066 The Barons' War – 1264 The Scottish Struggle for Independence – 1297 and 1298 The Scottish Struggle for Independence – 1314 The Wars of the Roses – 1455 – 1471 The Second Battle of St Albans – 1461 The Battle of Towton – 1461 The Battle of Barnet – 1471 The Battle of Tewkesbury – 1471 Bosworth Field – 1485 Scotland and the Tudors – 1513 The Tudors in Scotland – 1547 The First Civil War– 1643 Edgehill – 1642 The First Battle of Newbury – 1643 Cheriton – 1644 Marston Moor – 1644 Naseby – 1645 Montrose's Battles – 1645 Charles II's Civil War – 1650 - 51 The First Jacobite Rising – 1715 - 1719 The Second Jacobite Rebellion – 1745 - 1746. Creasing of the book corners with rubbing of the edges and panels. Reading creases to the back strip along with some fading. First edition of the work in this format and binding, and/or set or series. Size: Trade Paperback. [6] 7 - 231, [9] pages,. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Illustrator: Photographic and Illustrations. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Category: Military & Warfare; Britain/UK; Medieval 10th to 15thc; Politics & Government. ISBN: 0283985348. ISBN/EAN: 9780283985348. Inventory No: 0127190. . 9780283985348