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379 The King's Party

The History of England

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The Battle of the King and the Reformers

Charles was building a new set of ramparts behind the ruins of Strathad's wall. The secret of royal success through the centuries had always been to stand above faction, not to be forced to get involved in one. Henry VIII stood above them all and watched them fight it out. Charles getting his hands dirty in the parliamentary faction building is another failure of kingship.

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