Taking sides: how the Civil War turned friends into enemies
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Friendship and Estrangement in the Civil War Era
This chapter explores the tumultuous relationship between Edward Hyde and Bulstrode Whitlock during the 1640s, highlighting their intellectual camaraderie and diverging loyalties amidst a backdrop of political upheaval. Through personal narratives and historical context, the chapter reveals how their friendship faltered in the face of civil war and the contrasting choices they made regarding loyalty to the King and Parliament.
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