1.9- The Man of Blood
As the New Model Army debated the merits of constitutional democracy, King Charles was scheming to put himself back on the throne.
2013-11-11 05:44:00 +0000 UTC View Post
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1.8- Checkmate
After the Battle of Naseby ended the King's chances for military victory, he became the frustrating center of post-war negotiations.
2013-11-04 01:03:16 +0000 UTC View Post1.7a- Tour Announcement
New Revolutions Tour coming in June 2014! Email: tours@revolutionspodcast.com
2013-10-28 00:16:02 +0000 UTC View Post1.7- The New Model Army
After years of muddling along, Parliament created a more professional army. They finally defeated King Charles at Nasbay in June 1645.
2013-10-28 00:11:06 +0000 UTC View Post1.6- The Solemn League And Covenant
In late 1643, Parliament sealed a military alliance with the Scots. Their combined force defeated the Royalists at Marston Moor.
2013-10-21 00:52:57 +0000 UTC View Post1.5- Cavaliers and Roundheads
After negotiations with Parliament broke down, King Charles raised his standard in August, 1642. The opening campaigns of the First Civil War tilted in the Royalists favor.
2013-10-13 21:30:00 +0000 UTC View Post1.5a- Supplemental- The Armies
A brief description of the soldiers who fought in the English Civil Wars.
2013-10-13 19:00:00 +0000 UTC View Post1.4- The Long Parliament
The Long Parliament convened in November 1640. Tensions ran high as Parliamentary leaders tried to assert control over the State.
2013-10-07 00:33:56 +0000 UTC View Post1.3- The Bishops' Wars
The Scots revolted after Charles tried to impose the Book of Common Prayer, forcing the King to recall Parliament.
2013-09-30 00:54:00 +0000 UTC View Post1.2- Personal Rule
In the 1630s, King Charles ruled without Parliament. His financial policies and religious innovations annoyed many of his subjects.
2013-09-23 01:27:08 +0000 UTC View Post1.1- The Kingdoms of Charles Stuart
In 1625 Charles Stuart became king of England, Scotland and Ireland. His relationship with Parliament immediately got off on the wrong foot.
2013-09-15 19:53:00 +0000 UTC View Post