{"product_id":"steel-lobsters-crown-commonwealth-and-the-last-knights-in-england-hardcover","title":"Steel Lobsters: Crown, Commonwealth, and the Last Knights in England - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMyke Cole\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA dramatic history of the Steel Lobsters, Sir Arthur Hesilrige's Regiment of Horse, in the English Civil War - the last fully armored knights in England. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe 17th-century battlefield ushered in a new era, with formed musketeers and pistol-wielding cavalry gradually taking over from the knights and men-at-arms that had dominated the European battlefield. Based on a detailed study of the primary sources, \u003ci\u003eSteel Lobsters\u003c\/i\u003e tells the story of this transition through the history of the last fully armored knights in England. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMyke Cole, an award-winning novelist, historian, and veteran, examines the life and times of Sir Arthur Hesilrige and his Regiment of Horse, known as \"the Lobsters\" as they were encased in plate armour. \u003ci\u003eSteel Lobsters\u003c\/i\u003e covers the full history of England's last knights, from the seeds of their creation in Hesilrige's experience as a young cavalry officer, to their final defeat at Roundway Down in July 1643, and the decision to abandon their armor. It provides lavish detail on arms, armor, and tactics, but also covers the human story of Sir Arthur Hesilrige, the men who served under him, and even those who opposed him. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe story of this amazing unit is the story of the end of super-heavy cavalry, and this book delves into how wars were fought in the 17th century, the personalities, politics, and even spiritual beliefs of the combatants, how they fought, and why they ultimately lost.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMyke Cole\u003c\/b\u003e has served in war and crisis response and currently works as a security and intelligence consultant in the private sector. He has published extensively in military history, including \u003ci\u003eLegion Versus Phalanx, \u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eBronze Lie, \u003c\/i\u003eand the co-authored \u003ci\u003eThe Killing Ground\u003c\/i\u003e for Osprey, and is also a popular fantasy and science fiction novelist. Myke also appeared on CBS' hit TV show \u003ci\u003eHunted\u003c\/i\u003e. He lives in Hudson Valley, NY\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 272\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.99 x 9.49 x 6.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 05, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51758580007200,"sku":"9781472863584","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/e65b3cda89d4e2320546ff38933f0dc9_8edcf394-9537-424c-8b04-0355b8596472.webp?v=1780129710","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/steel-lobsters-crown-commonwealth-and-the-last-knights-in-england-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}