The Background and Outbreak of the English Civil War

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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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Alexander the Great
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King and the Clown
Witchfinder General
Maharaja Gemunu
Ironclad
Tower of London
Boris Skossyreff, l'estafador que va ser rei
The Fatal Encounter
Sven Tuuva the Hero
Anne of the Thousand Days
Henry V
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The Other Boleyn Girl
The Hussites
The Lion in Winter
King Naresuan Part: 1
Carry On Henry