Edge Hill: The Battle and Battlefield; With Notes on Banbury & Thereabout (eBook)

Edwin Alfred Walford (Autor)

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2022
66 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654704507-6 (EAN)

Infos

Edwin Alfred Walford's 'Edge Hill: The Battle and Battlefield; With Notes on Banbury & Thereabout' is a meticulously researched and detailed account of the Battle of Edge Hill, a significant event in the English Civil War. Walford's narrative style presents a vivid picture of the battlefield, exploring the key players, strategies, and outcomes of the battle. His meticulous attention to historical detail and insightful analysis offer readers a deeper understanding of this pivotal moment in history. The book is written in a scholarly tone, making it a valuable resource for students and enthusiasts of military history. Edwin Alfred Walford, a prominent Victorian historian and writer, was known for his expertise in British history and antiquities. His passion for uncovering the lesser-known aspects of historical events led him to delve into the Battle of Edge Hill and its significance in the context of the English Civil War. Walford's background in historical research and writing enabled him to produce a comprehensive and engaging account of this important battle. For readers interested in delving into the details of the Battle of Edge Hill and its historical significance, Edwin Alfred Walford's 'Edge Hill: The Battle and Battlefield; With Notes on Banbury & Thereabout' is a must-read. Whether you are a historian, student, or enthusiast of military history, this book offers a compelling and informative exploration of a crucial moment in English history.

Autor

Edwin Alfred Walford, a British author with a niche in local history and topography, epitomizes the Victorian erudition in his scholarly exploration of historic sites. Perhaps best known for his in-depth work 'Edge Hill: The Battle and Battlefield; With Notes on Banbury & Thereabout,' Walford delves into the intricate details of the pivotal 1642 Battle of Edgehill, an initial and noteworthy conflict of the English Civil War. His book not only narrates the event itself but extends to a meticulous examination of the surrounding localities, signifying a literary style that is both exacting and evocative. Walford's oeuvre typically encompasses a narrative that interweaves the geographical, the historical, and the anecdotal, effectively knitting a tapestry of time and place that offers readers a lens into the past with remarkable clarity and depth.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 2.6.2022
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Neuzeit bis 1918
• Schlagworte: 1642 • 17th-century warfare • 17th century warfare fiction • Banbury • banbury historical setting • Battle of • Battle of Edge Hill • battle of edge hill fiction • British classical literature • Charles I conflict • Civil war landmarks • classic war narratives • Edgehill • England • English Civil War • English Civil War literature • Historical battlefield guide • historical classics • historical fiction • History of Great Britain • Kineton battle sites • literature on English battles • military battle novels • military strategy analysis • Oxfordshire • Parliamentarian forces • warwickshire history