This epic history of the English Civil War was written by one of the most prominent statesmen of the era: Edward Hyde of Clarendon. Covering the period from 1641 to 1660, The History of the Rebellion and Civil Wars in England offers a detailed account of the political and military events that convulsed the nation during this tumultuous time. With insights into the major players and their motivations, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in British history and politics.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.