'Cromwell hath the honor, but Lambert's discreet, humble, ingenious, sweet and civil deportment gains him more hugs and ingenious respect.' Much has been written about the first Civil War and the triumphs of Oliver Cromwell. Less is known, however, of the skirmishes of the second Civil War, especially in the north, or of the role and military prowess of the excellent young Parliamentarian commander Major-General John Lambert. Not only...
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