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Keith Roberts' book explores the crucial battle of Newbury, the turning point of the English Civil War. By August 1643 the King's cause was very much on the ascendant. Parliament armies had been crushed at Adwalton Moor and Roundway Down and the Royalists had taken Bristol. When they summoned Gloucester to surrender on 10th August, the city's only hope was a Parliament relief army. The London Trained Bands joined theEarl of Essex's expedition and when battle was joined at Newbury, the Londoners more than held their own against the best of the King's cavalry. With the citizens of London so firmly committed to Parliament's cause and the King's cavalry no longer invincible, the balance of power had shifted irretrievably.
Marston Moor is part of Osprey's Campaign series and includes more than 90 illustrations in colour and black and white. Three specially commissioned, full colour double page spreads by Graham Turner illustrate important moments in this famous campaign.
Soft-back book, size 184mm x 248mm, 96 pages.
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