Articles related to "English Civil War"
Book review: The English Civil War 1642-1651
This sumptuous book will serve either as a great introduction to the period or as an excellent reference for those already gaming the Civil War.
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Christmas Disappears
This article tells how Christmas was abolished during the English Civil War.
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Historic Scottish Battles
The decisive battle was seen as part of the wider English Civil War which ultimately led to the execution of King Charles I and the emergence of Oliver Cromwell.
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Origins of the English Civil War
King Charles I grew up in a very religious home. His father, King James, had conservative ideas about the divine right of Kings. Charles I called it his "Personal Rule".
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The Decline of Carew Castle
The English Civil war was fraught with danger and destruction, and Carew was not to escape from the conflict
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Charles I and Personal Rule
It was the reign of King Charles I which was perhaps more than anything else responsible for initiating the conflict which led, ultimately, to the English Civil War.
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A Soldier's Life
Fighting in a regiment during the English Civil War
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Charles II
Charles II fought for the English throne during the English Civil War, fighting Oliver Cromwell and his roundheads. His reign marks the Restoration period in England.
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Film Review: Witchfinder General
The Witchfinder General is a classic of the "medieval" witchcrazes that shows why the witchcrazes weren't so medieval.
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Puritan Belief Political Ideaology
Puritanism may be the most maligned religion in American History but conflict with the Anglican Church was a cause of the English Civil War and the American Revolution!
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Strawhead's Songs of the Civil War
Strawhead invites you to join them in the thrilling years of the 1640's and to sing the songs that England sang as Englishman fought Englishman.
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The Court of Star Chamber
For almost a century and a half the Court of Star Chamber ruled over all-classes of England, though both its purpose and operation were never fully clear.
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The Unique Life of Jeffrey Hudson
Jeffrey Hudson was a little man who found himself thrust into the spotlight in Queen Henrietta's court in the 17th century. From there, his life got truly interesting.
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Shropshire Past and Present
Introduction to the English county of Shropshire and it's history.
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