A History of the Life of Colonel Nathaniel Whetham, a Forgotten Soldier of the Civil Wars Classic Reprint
Language: English
Published by Forgotten Books, 2019
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- Title
- A History of the Life of Colonel Nathaniel Whetham, a Forgotten Soldier of the Civil Wars Classic Reprint
- Author
- Catherine Durning Whetham
- Publisher
- Forgotten Books
- Publication year
- 2019
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- PAP
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 144009019X
- ISBN 13
- 9781440090196
- Item weight
- 497 grams
A concise, readable portrait of a Civil War leader who shaped local power in Hampshire and beyond.
This biography surveys the life of Colonel Nathaniel Whetham as a clear example of duty, leadership, and local influence during the English Civil Wars and the Commonwealth period. It traces his rise to command of the Hampshire militia and his role as a garrison leader at Portsmouth, illuminating how military responsibility intertwined with civil authority in a turbulent era.
Through closely observed detail, the book shows how Whetham navigated political shifts, logistics, and the challenges of provisioning and defending a strategic port town. It places his experiences in the broader context of wartime governance, siege culture, and the evolving relationship between military officers and the state in 17th‑century England.
- Focus on Whetham’s leadership of the Hampshire forces and his Portsmouth command
- Insights into the practicalities of garrison life, logistics, and prisoner management
- Context for Civil War strategy, local governance, and the Protectorate era
- Connections to wider events in the mid‑17th century England
Ideal for readers of military and local history who want a concise, accessible portrait of a lesser‑known figure whose work helped shape a key region during a pivotal period.
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