King vs parliament: the moment that sparked civil war
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The King's Fatal Confrontation
This chapter recounts the dramatic events of January 4, 1642, when King Charles attempted to arrest five members of Parliament, marking a significant escalation in tensions leading to the English Civil War. It highlights the king's motivations, the parliament's defensive response, and the foundational constitutional conflicts that arose from this confrontation.
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