Edward Hyde, Earl of Clarendon, was an important figure in English history, serving as Lord Chancellor to Charles II and writing a seminal history of the English Civil War. In this biography, written by his grandson, the reader gets a detailed view of his life and times, including his political and personal struggles, his relationship with the royal family, and his ultimate fall from grace. This is an essential read for anyone interested in seventeenth-century English history or the life of one of its most prominent figures. 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.