Cromwell's Scotch Campaigns, 1650-1651 (1898)

Cromwell's Scotch Campaigns, 1650-1651 is a book written by William Scott Douglas and first published in 1898. The book provides a detailed account of Oliver Cromwell's military campaigns in Scotland during the years 1650 and 1651. The author provides a comprehensive analysis of Cromwell's strategic planning and military tactics, as well as the political and social context of the conflict.The book begins with an overview of the political situation in Scotland and England in the mid-17th century, including the religious and ideological differences that led to the conflict between Cromwell's New Model Army and the Scottish Covenanters. The author then describes the military campaigns in detail, including the battles of Dunbar and Worcester, and the siege of Edinburgh.Throughout the book, the author provides insights into the personalities and motivations of the key players in the conflict, including Cromwell himself, as well as the Scottish leaders such as David Leslie and Charles II. The book also includes a number of maps and illustrations to help readers better understand the geography and terrain of the battlefields.Overall, Cromwell's Scotch Campaigns, 1650-1651 is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the English Civil War, and provides a fascinating insight into one of the most important military campaigns of the era.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.