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The Battle of Edge Hill (engraving)
5989734 The Battle of Edge Hill (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Battle of Edge Hill. Illustration for An Impartial History of the Rebellion and Civil Wars in England during the reign of King Charles the First by Jacob Hooper (London, 1744).); © Look and Learn
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Civil Wars Edgehill English Civil War Jacob Hooper King Charles I King Charles The First Parliamentarians Rebellion Reign Royalist Royalists Seventeenth Stuart
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The Battle of Edge Hill - A Glimpse into England's Turbulent Past
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. This print showcases an engraving of "The Battle of Edge Hill" by the English School in the 18th century. The artwork, part of a private collection, is a powerful depiction of one of the most significant events in English history – the English Civil War. Intriguingly, this engraving was originally created as an illustration for Jacob Hooper's renowned book, "An Impartial History of the Rebellion and Civil Wars in England during the reign of King Charles the First". Published in London in 1744, Hooper's work aimed to provide an unbiased account of this tumultuous period. The image transports us back to seventeenth-century England when King Charles I reigned over a divided nation. The battle itself took place at Edge Hill and marked the beginning of a long and brutal conflict between Royalists (supporters of Charles I) and Parliamentarians (opposing his rule). With meticulous attention to detail, this engraving captures both sides locked in fierce combat amidst rolling hills. It serves as a poignant reminder that war spares no one from its devastating consequences. As we delve into history through this remarkable artwork, we are reminded not only of our past but also how it shapes our present. This print allows us to reflect on themes such as rebellion, loyalty, power struggles, and ultimately reminds us that even amidst chaos and turmoil, art can immortalize these moments for
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