A NATION DIVIDED
Dec 29, 2020
2 minutes
1640
28 AUGUST
After Charles I tries to impose a new prayer book on his Scottish subjects, they defeat his army at Newburn Ford and occupy Newcastle. In need of funds to pay them off, Charles recalls parliament.
3 NOVEMBER
The new parliament meets in London. Before voting to give Charles any money, it demands several major constitutional reforms, along with the
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