The Battle of Edgehill in 1642 marked a poignant moment in the English Civil War, highlighting the contrasting beliefs of key figures Edward Hyde and Bulstrode Whitelocke. While Hyde supported King Charles I's monarchy for stability, Whitelocke opted for Parliament under Oliver Cromwell, showcasing the personal and political rifts of their time. Recent scholarly interest in this period has surged, possibly due to parallels drawn with modern political tensions, as explored in the work 'Friends in Youth,' which delves into how subtle belief shifts can drastically alter relationships and national alignments.
The last two years have seen a flurry of scholarly books about the English civil war, propelled perhaps by Brexit, during which the nation's political, social and economic faultlines were dramatically laid bare.
Hyde was there because he believed that, despite his majesty's delinquency (high taxes, no parliament), monarchical government still offered the surest guarantee of England's long-term stability.
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