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English Constitutional Conflicts of the Seventeenth Century: 1603-1689

English Constitutional Conflicts of the Seventeenth Century: 1603-1689

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General Political ScienceGeneral World HistoryBritish History

ISBN10: 1025629914
ISBN13: 9781025629919
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 332
Weight: 1.41
Height: 0.75 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
English Constitutional Conflicts of the Seventeenth Century, 1603-1689 provides an authoritative and detailed examination of one of the most transformative eras in British political history. This work explores the intense legal and political friction that defined the Stuart period, beginning with the accession of James I and culminating in the Glorious Revolution. The narrative traces the evolution of the relationship between the monarchy and Parliament, analyzing the fundamental disputes over taxation, religious policy, and the limits of royal prerogative.

The text offers a rigorous analysis of the ideological clashes that led to the English Civil War, the execution of Charles I, and the brief experiment of the Commonwealth. By examining key legal documents and parliamentary debates, the author illuminates the shift from absolute monarchy toward a constitutional system. This book is an essential resource for students and scholars of British history, law, and political science, offering a clear-sighted perspective on the events that shaped the modern British constitution. It remains a classic study of how seventeenth-century conflicts established the framework for representative government and the rule of law.

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