Second Hand Parliament’s Generals
Supreme Command & Politics During the British Wars 1642–51
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Condition
Very good condition. Dust jacket present and in protective cover, with only light shelf wear. Boards are clean and sharp. Internally clean and well bound, with no inscriptions or notable marks. A well-presented copy.
Details
General - Pages : 212 | Images : includes black & white illustrations, portraits and battle maps | Publisher : Pen & Sword | Place of Publication : Barnsley, UK | Language : English
Hardback - Year of Publication : 2019 | Edition : First edition | Size : 240mm x 165mm | ISBN : 9781473898363
A focused and analytical study of Parliament’s senior commanders during the English Civil War, examining the relationship between military leadership and political authority. Malcolm Wanklyn reassesses key figures including Essex, Waller, Fairfax and Cromwell, challenging traditional interpretations of their effectiveness and strategic decision-making.
The book places particular emphasis on the political constraints and pressures shaping high command, offering a nuanced view of how Parliament’s generals operated within a complex civil and military framework. Supported by contemporary illustrations, portraits and clear battle maps, the work provides both narrative clarity and analytical depth.
An important contribution to Civil War scholarship, suitable for readers interested in command structures, military leadership and the intersection of politics and warfare in seventeenth-century Britain.
