War came to Worcestershire lane by lane, farm by farm, church by church. Here the great clash between king and Parliament became brutally local. Local history comes alive here. In this classic study of English Civil War history, J. W. Willis Bund reconstructs how seventeenth century Worcestershire England was pulled apart between royalist and parliamentarian conflict from 1642 to 1646, and again during the Scottish invasion of 1651 that ended with the Battle of Worcester and the flight of Charles II. Campaign by campaign, town by town, he traces strategy, skirmishes and shifting allegiances across fields, manors and market squares. Long recognised as a foundational Worcestershire local history book and a touchstone for any serious Battle of Worcester study, it offers both a vivid narrative of British civil war campaigns and a grounded reference for local historians and for English Civil War students. Readers interested in Oliver Cromwell and Charles II, in seventeenth century military history, or in how national crises reshape ordinary communities will find a detailed, place-by-place account that rewards close attention and re-reading. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike.