This four-volume diary provides a first-hand account of life in England during the mid-17th century and the tumultuous events of the English Civil War and the Commonwealth. Written by Thomas Burton and edited by John Towill Rutt, this diary is an invaluable historical document and a fascinating read for anyone interested in this period of history.

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