SIEGE OF NEWCASTLE

Focusing on the Scottish intervention in the English Civil War, this historical account by William Lithgow offers a unique eye-witness perspective of key events. The narrative centers on the prolonged siege of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, a pivotal Royalist stronghold that surrendered in October 1644. Additionally, Lithgow recounts the significant battle of Marston Moor, where an Anglo-Scottish coalition achieved a crucial victory against Royalists, shifting the war's momentum. This work is essential for enthusiasts of Civil War and Scottish military history.