This monumental history of the English Civil War is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Britain or the political and social upheavals that shaped modern Europe. Written by Edward Hyde of Clarendon, a prominent statesman and historian of the time, this work offers a detailed and nuanced account of the events leading up to the war, as well as its aftermath. A classic work of historical writing that continues to be relevant today.

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