HIST 251: Early Modern England
Lecture 20 - Constitutional Revolution and Civil War, 1640-1646. Professor Wrightson begins his examination of the major events of the English Civil Wars which culminated ultimately with the defeat of the royalist forces and the execution of King Charles I in 1649. He describes how Charles was forced to end his personal rule and call a parliament in 1640 in order to defend England against invading Scottish armies. The events of the Short Parliament and the first sessions of the Long Parliament are examined, culminating in the outbreak of war in 1642. The composition of both royalist and parliamentarian support is discussed, followed by the war aims and strategies of the two sides and the campaigns and politics of 1642-44, leading eventually to the formation of the New Model Army under the leadership of Sir Thomas Fairfax and Oliver Cromwell. He concludes with the victory of parliamentary forces in 1645-1646. (from oyc.yale.edu)
| Lecture 20 - Constitutional Revolution and Civil War, 1640-1646 |
| Time | Lecture Chapters |
| [00:00:00] | 1. Reemergence of Parliament |
| [00:12:12] | 2. Rebellion in Ireland |
| [00:14:49] | 3. Civil War: Foundations |
| [00:20:52] | 4. War Begins |
| [00:33:02] | 5. War Continues |
| [00:47:41] | 6. Struggle Ends, for a Time |
| References |
| Lecture 20 - Constitutional Revolution and Civil War, 1640-1646 Instructor: Professor Keith E. Wrightson. Transcript [html]. Audio [mp3]. Download Video [mov]. |
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