The Siege of Loyalty House : : a Story of the English Civil war
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"Between 1643 and 1645, Basing House in Hampshire, England, was besieged three times. Its owner, the Marquess of Winchester, reportedly had the motto Love loyalty etched into the windows. Winchester refused all terms of surrender. As royalist strongholds crumbled around the country, the Winchesters--and Basing House--stood firm. 'Loyalty House', as it was known, became the king's principal garrison. But the drum of the parliamentary army beat ever louder--and closer--and in October 1645, Oliver Cromwell rolled in the heavy guns. The Siege of Loyalty House tells the story of these dramatic events, not only recounting the sallies and skirmishes, but the experiences of the men, women, and children caught in the crossfire"-- Provided by publisher.
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PUBLISHED
New York : Pegasus Books, 2023.
Year Published: 2023
Description: 318 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color), maps ; 24 cm
Language: English
Format: Book
ISBN/STANDARD NUMBER
9781639363100
1639363106
SUBJECTS
Basing House (England) -- History -- 17th century.
Hampshire (England) -- History -- 17th century.
Great Britain -- History -- Civil War, 1642-1649.
Great Britain -- Politics and government -- 1625-1649.
Great Britain -- Religion -- 17th century.