{"product_id":"2026200007582-secondhand-by-the-sword-divided-eyewitnesses-of-the-english-civil-war","title":"By The Sword Divided: Eyewitnesses Of The English Civil War","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good                          \u003cbr\u003eJacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good                  \u003cbr\u003eMarkings: No markings\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA gripping work of narrative history, By the Sword Divided: Eyewitnesses of the English Civil War chronicles one of the most turbulent and transformative conflicts in British history through the vivid, firsthand accounts of those who lived it. John Adair masterfully assembles letters, diaries, and memoirs from soldiers, civilians, and aristocrats alike, presenting the chaos and heartbreak of a nation torn apart by war through deeply personal voices. The result is a panoramic yet intimate portrait of the 1640s, illustrating how the conflict between Crown and Parliament shattered families, communities, and long-held certainties about loyalty and faith. Adair's approach is both scholarly and accessible, grounding sweeping historical forces in the raw, human experiences of ordinary and extraordinary men and women. This compelling account stands as an essential companion for anyone seeking to understand the English Civil War not as a series of battles and political maneuvers, but as a lived, breathing human catastrophe.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48887904469211,"sku":"2026200007582-SECONDHAND","price":12.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/af11d77a-c41f-4308-925c-6ca7a5b58f31.png?v=1781748554","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026200007582-secondhand-by-the-sword-divided-eyewitnesses-of-the-english-civil-war","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}