A Shadow in the Storm (Paperback)

Lingua: inglese

Editore: Pete Minall, 2026

9798232653729

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Paperback. A Shadow in the StormA Shadow in the Storm presents a focused study of James Carr, an often overlooked officer whose career offers valuable insight into the lived experience of the English Civil War. Moving beyond the familiar narratives of high command, this work locates Carr within the structures of the Parliamentary army, tracing his service and responsibilities within the wider context of mid-seventeenth-century warfare.Drawing on contemporary correspondence, state papers, and regimental evidence, the book examines campaigning in the West Country, where the conflict assumed a strongly local character. Engagements such as the Battles of Lansdown and Roundway Down are considered not only in strategic terms but as events shaped by terrain, morale, and the practical limitations faced by officers in the field.Particular attention is given to Carr's tenure as Governor of Plymouth, a post of considerable importance during the prolonged struggle for control of the region. The demands of command in a besieged town - maintaining discipline, supply, and cohesion - are explored in detail. Within this context, the book examines an attempt by Royalist agents to secure the town through bribery. Carr's refusal provides a revealing case study of the pressures placed upon commanders and the complex nature of honour and loyalty in wartime.By placing James Carr at its centre, the study offers a wider perspective on military organisation, civilian interaction, and individual action. It shows how the war was sustained not only by prominent leaders but also by lesser-known officers whose contributions, though often overlooked, were nonetheless essential to its conduct. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

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Titolo
A Shadow in the Storm (Paperback)
Autore
Pete Minall
Editore
Pete Minall
Anno di pubblicazione
2026
Condizione
new
Rilegatura
Paperback
Lingua
inglese
ISBN 13
9798232653729

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