King vs parliament: the moment that sparked civil war
Jonathan Healey reveals how the relationship between king and parliament broke down over the winter of 1641-2, leading England towards civil war
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Show Notes
Over the winter of 1641-2, England stood on the precipice of civil war. Historian and author Jonathan Healey charts how the relationship between the king and parliament disintegrated during those months, leading England down the road to bloody conflict. Speaking to Ellie Cawthorne, he reveals why tensions arose between Charles I and the MPs, and considers whether anything could have been done to avoid war.
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