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Question: To what extent was the outbreak of the civil war in England caused by Charles I attempt at personal rule without parliament?
Answer: Before we look at the extent of which Charles was responsible for the civil war, it is important to explore the events occurring before his coming to power. King James I, Charles predecessor, first came to power in 1603. It was before this time that James had conceived his theory of ‘divine right monarchy’ which was to prove unpopular amongst members of parliament, as in 1609 during a speech to Parliament James I put down the Parliament as ‘cries, shouts and confusion.’...(short extract)
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- Subject: History
- Course: British Economic and Social History
- Level: Degree
- Year: 2nd/3rd
- Mark: 63%
- Words: 2495
- Date submitted: September 09, 2009
- Date written: Not available
- References: No
- Document type: Essay*
- Essay ID: 2098
