Revolutions

Oh Also...Interview with Podcast 411

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1.7a Tour Announcement

New Revolutions Tour coming June 2014! Click the Tours tab for more information. 

Direct Link: Tour Announcement

1.7- The New Model Army

After years of muddling along, Parliament created a more professional army. They finally defeated King Charles at Nasbay in June 1645.  

Direct Link: 1.07- The New Model Army

1.6- The Solemn League and Covenant

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

Direct Link: 1.06- The Solemn League and Covenant

1.5- Cavaliers and Roundheads

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. 

1.05- Cavaliers and Roundheads

[Update: Fixed pronunciation of Gloucester]

In case you're wondering, yes, Charles took a rather circuitous route to get from Nottingham to London. 

1.5a- Supplemental The Armies

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

Direct Link: Supplemental- The Armies

1.4- The Long Parliament

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

Direct Link: 1.04- The Long Parliament