Bibliograph

The siege of Loyalty House, a story of the English civil war, Jessie Childs

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The siege of Loyalty House, a story of the English civil war, Jessie Childs

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 239-296) and index

Illustrations

illustrationsplatesmaps

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The siege of Loyalty House

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1355646642

Responsibility statement

Jessie Childs

Sub title

a story of the English civil war

Summary

"Between 1643 and 1645, Basing House in Hampshire, England, was besieged three times. Its owner, the Marquess of Winchester, reportedly had the motto Love loyalty etched into the windows. Winchester refused all terms of surrender. As royalist strongholds crumbled around the country, the Winchesters--and Basing House--stood firm. 'Loyalty House', as it was known, became the king's principal garrison. But the drum of the parliamentary army beat ever louder--and closer--and in October 1645, Oliver Cromwell rolled in the heavy guns. The Siege of Loyalty House tells the story of these dramatic events, not only recounting the sallies and skirmishes, but the experiences of the men, women, and children caught in the crossfire"--, Provided by publisher

Target audience

adult

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