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This atlas consists of over 50 maps illustrating all the major, and many of the minor, campaigns and battles of the English Civil War, including the campaigns of Montrose, the battle of Edgehill and Langport. It provides a introductory history to the turbulent period, and also inclues: maps giving background information; accompanying explanations; and a useful context to events.

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There is a real need for an atlas such as this...an interesting and well-informed account of how the forces on both sides were raised and of the sort of men who led them. -Austin Woolrych, History Required reading for anyone interested in the story of this war...a really excellent work. -Ronald Hutton, University of Bristol An enormous amount of shrewd comment...an excellent account of the features of the English landscape which helped or hindered the movement of armies...skillfully outlines the realities of war in this period...an invaluable addition to the literature. -Anthony Fletcher, The Journal for Post-Medieval Archaeology

This is an indispensable guide for anyone interested in the military history of the English Civil War. It contains over 50 maps of the major battles, including not only the famous campaigns such as Edgehill, Naseby and Marston Moor, but also all of the lesser-known encounters. Accompanying the maps are commentaries which add valuable detail on the logistics, tactics and course of the battles. The result is a very informative introduction to these most dramatic events. (Kirkus UK)

There is a real need for an atlas such as this...an interesting and well-informed account of how the forces on both sides were raised and of the sort of men who led them. <br>-Austin Woolrych, History <br> Required reading for anyone interested in the story of this war...a really excellent work. <br>-Ronald Hutton, University of Bristol <br> An enormous amount of shrewd comment...an excellent account of the features of the English landscape which helped or hindered the movement of armies...skillfully outlines the realities of war in this period...an invaluable addition to the literature. <br>-Anthony Fletcher, The Journal for Post-Medieval Archaeology <br>

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