Why did the English Civil War Happen? - Early Modern History DOCUMENTARY

Kings and Generals historical animated documentary series on the history of the Early Modern Era continues with a video on the English civil war, as we discuss why the conflict that led to the deposition and execution of Charles I Stuart happened. In this series we will cover the main battles of the civil war between the Royalists and the Parliamentarians, including Edgehill, Newsbury, Marstoon Moor, Naseby, Preston, Drogheda, Dunbar and others

Music courtesy of EpidemicSound

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[awesomehpt]

It’s easy to lose your head when learning about the English Civil War

[MichaelSmith-ijut]

As a civil war veteran myself I'm glad to see our struggle finally covered in a video

[johnrose]

Charles' main flaw was his inability to appreciate the art of compromise. To his mind, as king, he alone ruled; once a decision was made, the subject's role was simply to obey -- not to criticize, qualify, or condition. Then, on the occasion when he granted a concession, he felt no obligation to honor it, once the compelling circumstance had passed; for no subject could have a right to limit the freedom of the royal prerogative, which was bound only to God. The result was Charles' opponents coming to refuse compromise themselves: what worth, seeing as the king ignored any commitment not backed with bayonets?

[barbiquearea]

Although like his father Charles believed in the Divine Right of Kings, unlike him Charles would neither compromise nor listen to the opinions of others, and is reported to have said; "Kings are not bound to give an account of their actions but to God alone." His court was highly extravagant with the arts celebrated, and the royal picture collection increased under his reign which also had the knock on effect of racking up the crown's debts. This may have been part of the reason for why Charles's kept skirting parliament to increase taxes.

[AKAZA-kqjd]

Charles I the English king who continuously dissolves Parliament.

[paulceglinski]

Wonderful! Another K&G video for breakfast. I was wondering when K&G would cover the ECW. Love your videos on the 30YW. I'm hoping that your coverage of the War will be every bit as good as those. Keep up the good work! Cheers.

[patio]

This is such a good summation. I recently listened to a many hours long podcast on english civil war and there was just too many details to really grasp exactly what was happening, this did a great job tying it all together for me. Looking forward to the next part.

[passiveincomeproject]

Thank you for this new series! Although rarely talked about, the English Civil War had consequences on American Colonial identity as well. When the royalist Cavaliers were defeated, they fled to the American South and became the owners of plantations. No doubt they brought their royalist worldview from the English Civil War with them and influencing southern identity, thereby distancing them from the Roundhead-supporting north…

[brandonmejia]

Currently listening to Mike Duncan’s podcast Revolutions. His first season is on the English Civil wars, so I’m excited to see a visual companion from my favorite YouTube channel. Keep making great videos.

[Artur_M.]

Oh what a delight of a video! It reminds me that I never finished the first series in the recently completed Revolutions podcast by Mike Duncan, jumping instead to his coverage of later revolutions. I need to get back to it.

Also, I hope that one day you will make a similarly in-depth videos about the society and politics of Poland-Lithuania (both before and after the UnionofLublin). Maybe when Robert I. Frost will finish the second volume of his work about this subject?

[milibaeindustries]

Thanks for covering this, it's always been my personal area of interest and I believe the outcome of the English Civil War is hugely significant in world history, but unfortunately it gets very little coverage - including here on YouTube. I welcome anything that helps address this!

[bc]

It's great to see this era covered on the channel. Will you be making short biographies of the key figures ( Cromwell, Fairfax, Laud, etc), as well as covering the battles? It's great to see that the social, political and economical background to these conflicts is explored.

[barbiquearea]

I guess the First Bishops' War will be in the next video of this series. It broke out in 1639 in Scotland when Charles attempted to enforce the use of a more Anglican prayer book, but he was forced into a humiliating truce at the Treaty of Ripon which precipitated a financial and military crisis and forced Charles to recall parliament in April the next year, which ended his era of personal rule. Charles was given no choice but to revoke a number of assumed powers but conflicts over money, foreign wars and religion continued and civil war became all but inevitable.

[ZealotFeathers]

Awesome video. One cool little tidbit: John Selden, who helped Coke draft the petition of right, has been described by some as being the greatest thinker of the Anglo-American political tradition. His thinking influenced Edmund Burke, who in turn influenced Hamilton, Washington, and Morris in the drafting of the Constitution, which oc looks a lot like the parliamentary system of England

[MrGouldilocks]

Charles I is a bit of a tragic figure. He doesn't seem like a malicious or cruel man. He was just incredibly stubborn and prideful; completely unwilling to compromise or yield any of his "divine right" to rule. He was clearly very intelligent; If he was born and ruled 100 years earlier he might very well be remembered as a great monarch.

[Liquidsback]

The Irish were happy about the birth of an English Monarch....what weird realm is this?

[minoru-kk]

I've always wondered how people in English-sphere make narratives about the English Civil War. This is the video I was looking for. Thanks K&G!

[briish]

YES! I always wanted an english civil war series in your style

[anonanon]

I love the early modern period and Im so stoked ur talking about it!

[Vejitatheouji]

For better or worse, my first introduction to the English Civil War was the film “Cromwell”. I was told it wasn’t very accurate but I did find it entertaining and interesting.