Royalist Agents, Conspirators and Spies - Their Role in the British Civil Wars, 1640–1660

In this book, the role of royalist agents, spies and conspirators is uncovered and examined. Shifting the traditional focus of attention from royal ministers, councillors, and generals, to a cadre of loyal, resourceful and courageous agents several rungs lower down in the hierarchy of the king's supporters the book presents a unique picture of the

List of contents

Introduction; 1: Ill Carried Designs: The Army Plots 1640–1642; 2: Manifold Plots, Conspiracies, Contrivances 1642–1643; 3: War in the Three Kingdoms 1643–1646; 4: Blasted Hopes 1646–1649; 5: The Cavalier Winter 1649–1650; 6: A Fading Crown 1650–1653; 7: A Tangle of Knots 1653–1655; 8: New Disturbances 1656–1658; 9: The Coming of the Day 1658–1660; 10: Restless and Invincible Spirits

About the author

Geoffrey Smith was Head of History at Melbourne Grammar School for a number of years. He is now an Honorary Research Fellow in the School of History at the University of Melbourne. He is the author of The Cavaliers in Exile, 1640-1660 (2003) and of several articles on the royalists. He is currently working on a contribution to a planned collection of essays on the courtier, playwright and theatre manager, Thomas Killigrew.

Summary

In this book, the role of royalist agents, spies and conspirators is uncovered and examined. Shifting the traditional focus of attention from royal ministers, councillors, and generals, to a cadre of loyal, resourceful and courageous agents several rungs lower down in the hierarchy of the king's supporters the book presents a unique picture of the

Product details

• Authors: Geoffrey Smith
• Publisher: Taylor and Francis
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 14.10.2024
• EAN: 9781032923161
• ISBN: 978-1-032-92316-1
• No. of pages: 296
• Weight: 480 g
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > General, dictionaries; European History, PHILOSOPHY / Social, PHILOSOPHY / Political, HISTORY / Military / General, HISTORY / Europe / General, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Intelligence & Espionage, military history, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Archaeology, Social & political philosophy, c 1500 onwards to present day, social and political philosophy, Archaeology, Espionage & secret services, Early modern history: c 1450/1500 to c 1700, Espionage and secret services, History and Archaeology, Early modern warfare (including gunpowder warfare), Modern Period, C 1500 Onwards, HISTORY / Military / Early Modern Warfare (1500-1800)