""Barnstaple and the Northern Part of Devonshire During the Great Civil War, 1642-1646"" is a historical book written by Richard W. Cotton and published in 1889. The book provides a detailed account of the events that took place in the northern part of Devonshire during the English Civil War, which lasted from 1642 to 1646. Cotton's book focuses primarily on the town of Barnstaple, which played a significant role in the conflict. He describes the town's political and social landscape before and during the war, as well as ...
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""Barnstaple and the Northern Part of Devonshire During the Great Civil War, 1642-1646"" is a historical book written by Richard W. Cotton and published in 1889. The book provides a detailed account of the events that took place in the northern part of Devonshire during the English Civil War, which lasted from 1642 to 1646. Cotton's book focuses primarily on the town of Barnstaple, which played a significant role in the conflict. He describes the town's political and social landscape before and during the war, as well as the various battles and skirmishes that took place in the surrounding areas. The book also provides insight into the military tactics and strategies employed by both the Royalist and Parliamentarian forces, as well as the impact of the war on the local population. Cotton draws on a variety of sources, including contemporary accounts, official records, and personal diaries, to provide a comprehensive and engaging narrative of this turbulent period in English history. Overall, ""Barnstaple and the Northern Part of Devonshire During the Great Civil War, 1642-1646"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the English Civil War, local history, or military history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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