I have three more cards to play, the worst of which will give me back everything."Continuing The English Civil War.Today we begin the second part
What to Do With Charles I?
It became more evident than ever that the King could not be trusted. The vices of Charles had grown upon him.Continuing The English Civil War,with
England Revolts Against the New Model Army
To keep down the English people was no light task even for that army.Continuing The English Civil War,with a selection from History of England by
Cromwell’s Army Takes Over Government
Never before that time, or since that time, was the civil power in our country subjected to military dictation.Continuing The English Civil
Marston Moor and Naseby
The Cavaliers had now to encounter natural courage equal to their own, enthusiasm stronger than their own, and discipline such as was utterly wanting
The English Civil War
This series has nine easy 5 minute installments. This first installment: The King’s Initial Success.IntroductionIn the mid 1600’s civil wars
Conflict Resolved
Today's installment concludes Stephen Versus Matilda,our selection from The Popular History of England by Charles Knight published in 1880.If
Matilda’s Husband Captured, Exchanged for Stephen
The chief actors in this extraordinary drama present a curious study of human character.Continuing Stephen Versus Matilda,our selection from The
During Matilda’s Short Reign
The defeat of Stephen was the triumph of the greater ecclesiastics.Continuing Stephen Versus Matilda,our selection from The Popular History of