The Battle of Naseby and the Clubmen

The chapter chronicles the decisive Battle of Naseby in June 1645 during the First Civil War, where King Charles's army suffers a significant defeat. Following the battle, King Charles flees to Wales for hunting, while General Fairfax leads the disciplined Parliamentarian forces in dismantling royalist strongholds. Additionally, the narrative explores the emergence of the clubmen, locals who take on a law enforcement role in the absence of central authority, adding complexity to the post-battle landscape.