Welcome to Revolutions.

In 1625 Charles Stuart became king of England, Scotland and Ireland. His relationship with Parliament immediately got off on the wrong foot.

In the 1630s, King Charles ruled without Parliament. His financial policies and religious innovations annoyed many of his subjects.

The Scots revolted after Charles tried to impose the Book of Common Prayer, forcing the King to recall Parliament.

The Long Parliament convened in November 1640. Tensions ran high as Parliamentary leaders tried to assert control over the State. 

A brief description of the soldiers who fought in the English Civil Wars. 

After negotiations with Parliament broke down, King Charles raised his standard in August, 1642. The opening campaigns of the First Civil War tilted in the Royalists favor. 

In late 1643, Parliament sealed a military alliance with the Scots. Their combined force defeated the Royalists at Marston Moor.