Battlefield Yorkshire : From the Romans to the English Civil Wars

Yorkshire's past is replete with bloody battles and sieges. From the earliest times armies have marched across the Yorkshire countryside and have fought for control of the land, the towns and the cities. Roman, Viking, Norman and the Scottish invaders have all contributed ruthless episodes to the story. Christian fought pagan, Englishman fought foreign invader, and loyalist fought rebel, in some of the most destructive battles of British history. And bitter internal conflicts, which set neighbour against neighbour, created an equally violent heritage as rival lords and landowners contended for power and influence in the north. David Cooke gives a vivid description of the outbreaks of warfare that have punctuated the county's history. Using graphic contemporary accounts and numerous illustrations and maps, he creates a vivid narrative of a county that was a battleground until modern times. From the earliest times armies have marched across the Yorkshire countryside and have fought for control of the land, the towns and the cities. Roman, Viking, Norman and the Scottish invaders have all contributed ruthless episodes to the story. This book presents an account of Yorkshire warfare from the Dark Ages to the English Civil Wars. List of maps Introduction Chapter One. The Eagles of Rome Chapter Two. Shield Wall Chapter Three. Scots and Rebels Chapter Four. Bow and Bill Chapter Five. Roundheads and Cavaliers Battlefield Walks Further Reading Index David Cooke. Includes Bibliographical References (p. (214)) And Index.