Epic verse and prose tell a history of England’s Civil Wars in bold, reflective language. This collection presents Samuel Daniel’s wide-ranging work, blending historical narrative with poetic introspection and characteristic restraint. The edition gathers the verse and prose that examine power, rebellion, and nationhood through a literary lens. Daniel’s project pairs documentary impulse with literary craft, offering a sustained meditation on leadership, memory, and the costs of conflict. The text moves from grand political events to personal voices, including dedicatory and epistolary elements that illuminate the poet’s perspective on history and governance. Experience a major early modern historical epic in verse and prose. - Follow the rise and fall of rulers and the moral questions they raise. - Explore dedicatory passages and authorial reflections that frame the narrative. - See how poet and historian blend into a single voice across the work. England’s past comes alive with a careful blend of narrative detail and lyric reflection, making this edition a fit for readers of historical verse and literary history alike. Ideal for readers of classic English literature, historical verse, and early modern prose.