PRINCE RUPERT OF THE RHINE: King Charles I's Cavalier Commander

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A revealing biography of Prince Rupert, challenging myths and reshaping his role in Britain's civil wars. Prince Rupert of the Rhine was an intrinsic part of the civil wars that devastated the three kingdoms of Stuart Britain. Rupert was both the archetypical royalist hero and parliamentarian villain. Delves into numerous and varied archives to reconstruct a tapestry of the Civil War and Rupert's part in it, which highlighted historical errors, gave fresh perspectives, and revealed brand-new information. Key myths are examined, and the prince's flaws and fame are assessed to produce a balanced and definitive biography. Claims new details about Rupert's lover, Lady Katherine Scott, as well as mistresses Frances Bard and Margaret Hughes. Studies of the Battles of Vlotho and Powick Bridge challenge previous historical narratives and help reshape Rupert's story. Contains 30 mono illustrations.