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1.11a- Tour Announcement 2
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1.11- The Crowning Mercy
Charles II raised an army of Scots to help him claim the throne, but they were defeated by Oliver Cromwell at Dunbar and Worcester.
1.10- Regicide
After Pride's Purge, Charles I was executed by the Rump Parliament on January 30, 1649. Then Cromwell invaded Ireland.
1.9- The Man of Blood
As the New Model Army debated the merits of constitutional democracy, King Charles was scheming to put himself back on the throne.
1.8- Checkmate
After the Battle of Naseby ended the King's chances for military victory, he became the frustrating center of post-war negotiations.
1.7a- Tour Announcement
New Revolutions Tour coming in June 2014! Email: tours@revolutionspodcast.com
1.7- The New Model Army
After years of muddling along, Parliament created a more professional army. They finally defeated King Charles at Nasbay in June 1645.
1.6- The Solemn League And Covenant
In late 1643, Parliament sealed a military alliance with the Scots. Their combined force defeated the Royalists at Marston Moor.
1.5- Cavaliers and Roundheads
After negotiations with Parliament broke down, King Charles raised his standard in August, 1642. The opening campaigns of the First Civil War tilted in the Royalists favor.
1.5a- Supplemental- The Armies
A brief description of the soldiers who fought in the English Civil Wars.