The Siege Of Lichfield: A Tale Illustrative Of The Great Rebellion (1843)

By William Gresley

Book Overview

The Siege of Lichfield: A Tale Illustrative of the Great Rebellion is a historical novel written by William Gresley in 1843. The book is set during the English Civil War and tells the story of the siege of Lichfield in 1643. The plot revolves around the experiences of a young Royalist soldier named Ralph Clare and his involvement in the siege. As the siege progresses, Ralph must navigate his loyalty to the Royalist cause and his growing doubts about the morality of war. The novel also explores the impact of the war on the civilian population of Lichfield and the role of religion in the conflict. Gresley's work provides a vivid and detailed portrayal of life during the English Civil War and offers insights into the political and social tensions of the time.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1437301118
• ISBN13: 9781437301113
• Release Date: November 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 260 Pages
• Weight: 0.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"