Stuart England Religion, Revolution and the birth of the Modern State
James I The succession Patronage & Factions Financial difficulties and problems with Parliament Religion: Calvinist ‘predestinarian’
Charles I: Religious controversies: Charles an Arminian and his wife, Henrietta Maria a Catholic Fierce believer in ‘divine right’ of Kings Confrontations with Parliament begin 1628 Period of ‘Personal Rule’ Failure in Bishops Wars
Charles I (cont.) The Long Parliament: First Civil War Second Civil War Execution of Charles 1649
Oliver Cromwell & the Interregnum Failure of Rump Parliament The Protectorate Why did the Interregnum fail?
The Restoration Abdication of Richard Cromwell and restoration of Charles II Charles’ shortcomings The Restoration compromise: beginnings of constitutional monarchy