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Spectator Out Loud: Owen Matthews, Matthew Parris, Marcus Nevitt, Angus Colwell and Sean Thomas

Best of the Spectator

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Lawyers in Divided Times

This chapter examines the correspondence between two aspiring lawyers, Edward Hyde and Balstrode Whitelock, during the lead-up to the British Civil Wars, showcasing their diverging political paths. It contrasts their youthful camaraderie and aspirations against the backdrop of the conflict, highlighting the complexities of their roles as chroniclers of history.

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