The History of the Rebellion and Civil Wars in England: To which is Added an Historical View of the Affairs of Ireland, Volume 4Clarendon Press, 1826 - Great Britain |
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... soldiers without were , for the most part , newly levied , and few of their officers acquainted with the way and order of assaulting towns ; and this was the first siege that happened in England . Upon the first sitting down before it ...
... soldiers without were , for the most part , newly levied , and few of their officers acquainted with the way and order of assaulting towns ; and this was the first siege that happened in England . Upon the first sitting down before it ...
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... soldiers , who " were yet fresh and vigorous , would every day " abate in courage , and their numbers in a few " weeks lessen as much by sickness and duty , as 66 66 66 they should probably do by an assault . " On the other hand it was ...
... soldiers , who " were yet fresh and vigorous , would every day " abate in courage , and their numbers in a few " weeks lessen as much by sickness and duty , as 66 66 66 they should probably do by an assault . " On the other hand it was ...
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... soldiers , who were not acquainted with hardship , it was urged , " that though it were earlier in the year than the armies usually marched into the " field , yet they had much better accommodation " and provision than armies use to ...
... soldiers , who were not acquainted with hardship , it was urged , " that though it were earlier in the year than the armies usually marched into the " field , yet they had much better accommodation " and provision than armies use to ...
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... soldiers , and some officers , of the enemy were killed ; more , hurt ; who were sent to hospitals near London ; and those that were sent to London , as many cart - loads were , were brought in the night , and disposed with great ...
... soldiers , and some officers , of the enemy were killed ; more , hurt ; who were sent to hospitals near London ; and those that were sent to London , as many cart - loads were , were brought in the night , and disposed with great ...
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... soldiers of good reputation , and many gen- tlemen of honour and quality ; and three or four hundred soldiers , besides the inhabitants well armed ; yet , without the loss of one man on either side , to the admiration of all who then ...
... soldiers of good reputation , and many gen- tlemen of honour and quality ; and three or four hundred soldiers , besides the inhabitants well armed ; yet , without the loss of one man on either side , to the admiration of all who then ...
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66 BOOK able ammunition arms Arthur Aston battle believed body of horse Bristol cannon castle ceived charge colonel command commons consent Cornwall council courage covenant declared defend desired earl of Essex earl of Newcastle enemy enemy's engaged England expected farther garrison gave gentleman Gloucester governor hath honour hope horse and foot house of peers houses of parliament hundred jealousy king king's army kingdom kingdom of England knew letters likewise London lord Hopton lord Wilmot loss majesty majesty's marquis ment night officers Oxford parlia party peace persons present prince Maurice prince Rupert prisoners provisions quarters raised Ralph Hopton reason rebels received regiment of horse resolution resolved retired returned Scotland Scots sent side siege sir William Waller soever soldiers supply taken thence thing thither thought thousand tion town trained bands treaty troops trust victual VIII Westminster whereof whilst whole army
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