George Monk - or Monck - is one of the pivotal figures of English history. Born into the west country squirarchy, Monk went abroad as a soldier of fortune, gaining valuable military experience in Spain, France and the Netherlands. When the English Civil War broke out Monk's first allegiance was to the Royalist cause. Sent to Ireland to put down a rebellion, he became Governor of Dublin. Captured by the Roundheads at the battle of Nantwich, Monk spent two years in the Tower writing a military treatise before Parliament sent ...
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George Monk - or Monck - is one of the pivotal figures of English history. Born into the west country squirarchy, Monk went abroad as a soldier of fortune, gaining valuable military experience in Spain, France and the Netherlands. When the English Civil War broke out Monk's first allegiance was to the Royalist cause. Sent to Ireland to put down a rebellion, he became Governor of Dublin. Captured by the Roundheads at the battle of Nantwich, Monk spent two years in the Tower writing a military treatise before Parliament sent him back to Ireland. Having switched sides, he became a loyal Parliamentarian, becoming especially close to Cromwell. He was at the Protector's side at the battle of Dunbar, and was left in Scotland to complete the campaign and subdue the Scots. After Cromwell's death Monk remained in Edinburgh with his army, and skilfully played his cards as opinion shifted towards the restoration of the monarchy. Bringing his army south, Monk was instrumental in bringing about the Restoration of Charles II in 1660. A grateful King made him Duke of Albemarle and granted him lavish titles and lands - including America's modern north and south Carolina. As well as his soldiering, Monk, who died in 1670, commanded the English Fleet during the first and second Anglo-Dutch naval wars. He was also founding Colonel of the oldest regiment in the British Army - the Coldstream Guards. This biography, published in 1904, is a reliable and concise Life of a key - but often underrated - figure in England's political, military and naval history.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. Octavo. Red cloth with gilt title on the spine. Stains and marks on cover and slightly rubbed on the edges. Text and pages are however clean. This book has hardback covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 400grams, ISBN:
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Pages uncut. Covers edgeworn. This book has hardback covers. Ex-library, With usual stamps and markings, With owner's name inside cover. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 450grams, ISBN:
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Small octavoCloth hardback boundGilt lettering on spineTop of back strip broken offScuffs and marks on front coverClean text Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 450grams, ISBN:
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. With usual stamps and markings, In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. No dust jacket. Covers worn. Backstrip torn. Gilt lettering on spine. Text clean. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 400grams, ISBN:
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Good Minus. No Jacket. Ex-Library. 8vo. Spine is darkened with loss to head and foot revealing PP bind. Boards have some general rubbing and shelf wear, binding overall tight. Stamps to flyleaf and titlepage, some notations to PP, PP clean and tidy. C/E uncut, middle gutter weak.
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Good. This book is 1971 reprint. No jacket. Some dirty marks and slight shelf wear on cover. Also a sticker on inside of front cover and light foxing on outer edges of pages. Content is fine.
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