How the Scots Won the English Civil War: The Triumph of Fraser's Dragoons - Softcover

Mcrae, Alisdair

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0752498606 ISBN 13: 9780752498607

Publisher: The History Press, 2013

Synopsis

Taking a fresh look at the Scottish involvement in the English Civil War, this fascinating take on a popular period of history focuses on how the Scots influenced the outcome of the first stage of the war, ending with the significant capture of Charles I. It follows one regiment in particular – Colonel Hugh Fraser’s dragoons – from its creation through its actions at Marston Moor, which cleared the way for and made possible the success of the Scottish cavalry and Cromwell's Ironsides. It is through the dragoons' success there, and ability to save the right wing, that they arguably won the battle and the Civil War in Northern England. Following the regiment to its return to Scotland, eventual dissolution and the suspicious poisoning of its founder, the picture is completed of what could be one of the most important components of the Civil War.

Alisdair McRae expertly weaves a new narrative to the rich tapestry of Civil War history and would make anyone think twice about the event. utilising thirsty years of well-thought-out research, McRae puts forward a controversial but powerful case for the primacy of the war in the north in the defeat of Charles I.

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About the Author

Alisdair McRae is a Scottish historian and from 1979-2000 participated in and organized civil war battle and living history events in Britain, as well as 30 Years War displays in France and Germany.

Edition details

• Publisher: The History Press
• Publication date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0752498606
• ISBN 13: 9780752498607
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 264