Clarendon: Selections From The History Of The Rebellion And Civil Wars And The Life By Himself
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A landmark work of seventeenth-century English prose and political history, Clarendon: Selections From The History Of The Rebellion And Civil Wars And The Life By Himself presents carefully curated passages from the writings of Edward Hyde, first Earl of Clarendon, one of the most significant eyewitness chroniclers of the English Civil War. Edited by G. Huehns, this scholarly volume draws from two of Hyde's monumental works — his sweeping historical account of the conflict between Crown and Parliament, and his candid, introspective autobiography — offering readers an intimate window into the turbulent mid-seventeenth century. The selections illustrate Hyde's remarkable gift for character portraiture, as he renders vivid and often penetrating assessments of the key figures who shaped the era, from King Charles I to Oliver Cromwell. Written with the measured authority and moral seriousness of a statesman who lived through the events he describes, the prose carries both the weight of personal loss and the analytical clarity of a trained legal mind. This edition serves as an ideal introduction to Clarendon's thought and style, situating his work within the broader tradition of English historical writing and making his essential voice accessible to modern readers.
Author: G. Huehns
Format: Hardback
Published: 1956, Oxford University Press
Genre: British & Irish history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A landmark work of seventeenth-century English prose and political history, Clarendon: Selections From The History Of The Rebellion And Civil Wars And The Life By Himself presents carefully curated passages from the writings of Edward Hyde, first Earl of Clarendon, one of the most significant eyewitness chroniclers of the English Civil War. Edited by G. Huehns, this scholarly volume draws from two of Hyde's monumental works — his sweeping historical account of the conflict between Crown and Parliament, and his candid, introspective autobiography — offering readers an intimate window into the turbulent mid-seventeenth century. The selections illustrate Hyde's remarkable gift for character portraiture, as he renders vivid and often penetrating assessments of the key figures who shaped the era, from King Charles I to Oliver Cromwell. Written with the measured authority and moral seriousness of a statesman who lived through the events he describes, the prose carries both the weight of personal loss and the analytical clarity of a trained legal mind. This edition serves as an ideal introduction to Clarendon's thought and style, situating his work within the broader tradition of English historical writing and making his essential voice accessible to modern readers.