The Background and Outbreak of the English Civil War
Genres
Overview
The English Civil War (1642–1651) was a series of armed conflicts and political machinations between Parliamentarians (Roundheads) and Royalists (Cavaliers) over, principally, the manner of England's government. The first (1642–46) and second (1648–49) wars pitted the supporters of King Charles I against the supporters of the Long Parliament, while the third (1649–51) saw fighting between supporters of King Charles II and supporters of the Rump Parliament. The war ended with the Parliamentarian victory at the Battle of Worcester on 3 September 1651. This programme charts the lead up to the war and its outbreak, setting the scene for the following programmes in the series.
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Budget
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Runtime
19 min
Release Date
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
1
Vote Average
10
Tim Saunders
Presenter
Andrew Duff
Presenter
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