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King Charles I’s clashes with parliament, the decades of bloody civil war, and the spell of republican government followed by the restoration of the monarchy – these are the major events that dominate the chapters about the 17th century in the history books. But, as Jonathan Healey explores, behind the turmoil lay something deeper: a political awakening of the people
From the Romans to the Russians, monarchies that at one time seemed all powerful have come crashing down as a result of violence, political manoeuvring or the will of the people. Danny Bird charts the downfall of 10 kingdoms and empires throughout history
Today is the 340th day of 2022. There are 25 days left in the year. TODAY'S HIGHLIGHT 1862: US President Abraham Lincoln orders the hanging of 39 Santee Sioux Indians. OTHER EVENTS 1196: The...
An illustration of the 1647 Putney Debates between the New Model Army leaders and representatives of its rank and file
<strong>Letters: </strong>The government has offered no help to those struggling to cope with escalating prices and having to choose between eating and heating, says <strong>Peter Riddle</strong>. Plus letters from <strong>Alec Murdoch, George Baugh, Kate Burgess, Jackie Rupert </strong>and<strong> Richard Elliott </strong>