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The Life of General Monk, Duke of Albemarle, by Thomas Skinner, offers a detailed biographical account of George Monck, a pivotal figure in English history. Monck's career spanned the tumultuous years of the English Civil War, the Interregnum, and the Restoration of the monarchy. His strategic decisions and leadership were instrumental in restoring Charles II to the throne in 1660, marking the end of the Commonwealth period. This biography delves into Monck's military campaigns, political maneuvering, and personal life, providing insights into the character and motivations of a man who significantly shaped the course of English history. Skinner's work, originally published in the early 18th century, remains a valuable resource for understanding the complexities of the era and the life of one of its key players. It offers readers a glimpse into the political and social landscape of 17th-century England, highlighting the challenges and opportunities that defined Monck's remarkable life. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We apprec