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A unique account of the English Civil War, seen through the eyes of those who participated in it. A superb introduction to this traumatic and fascinating period of English history.
Synopsis
Almost a quarter of a million lives were lost as King and Parliament battled for their religious and political ideals in the English Civil War. This title offers a narrative based on the first-hand accounts of those who witnessed these traumatic events.