Century of the Soldier 1618-1721 No.62. New paperback copies at a reduced price. ; Based on contemporary sources this book describes the life, and death, of a soldier during the Civil War. The recruitment, clothing, equipment and training of Hoptons armies as well as his campaigns, including those of Prince Maurice, Sir Richard Grenville and George Lord Goring. It also looks at the divisions within the royalist high command which ultimately lost King Charles the war. With 8 colour plates of uniforms and flags. ; 212 pages