Roundhead General : Sapere Books : 9781800552579 : 1800552572 : 02 Aug 2021 : An engrossing account of one of the most important, yet forgotten, leaders of the English Civil War.Perfect for readers of Trevor Royle, Charles Spencer and Blair Worden At the beginning of 1645, whilst the infamous Oliver Cromwell was serving as a subordinate officer, Sir William Waller had been leading Parliamentary troops for two years. So who was this Parliamentary leader most people have never heard of? John Adair's highly acclaimed biography explores the life of this remarkable figure who has too often been neglected by historians of the English Civil War. Although Waller had been knighted by King Charles I in 1622 and had many friends on the Royalist side, deeply held religious and political beliefs led him to reluctantly side with the Parliamentary forces. Within a short period he had proved his worth and rose to become a commander of a Parliamentary army, notably halting the King's offensive into