Essential Agony: The Battle of Dunbar 1650 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781912866588)

On 3 September 1650, two former allies fought a bitter clash of arms in the rain-soaked fields around the quiet seaside town of Dunbar. For one, it was a signal mercy which cemented his reputation and paved the way for political as well as military supremacy. For the other, it meant defeat, occupation, and the end of a cause. In England, Dunbar is remembered as one of Cromwell's most brilliant victories. In Scotland, as an avoidable tragedy caused by the placement of blind faith over sound judgement. And for those whose ancestors suffered in its terrible aftermath, it is a story of both sorrow and survival.

This new analysis of the Battle of Dunbar explores the battlefield and its events in close detail, using the author's intimate knowledge of the landscape. From the high politics to the individual experience, Arran Johnston brings the story of the Dunbar campaign vividly to life and sets its significance within the context of both the seventeenth century and our own times.

Author: Arran Johnston
ISBN-10: 1912866587
ISBN-13: 9781912866588
Publisher: Helion & Company
Language: English
Published: 11/13/2019
Pages: 228
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.30lbs
Size: 9.80h x 7.10w x 0.40d