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King vs parliament: the moment that sparked civil war
Jonathan Healey reveals how the relationship between king and parliament broke down over the winter of 1641-2, leading England towards civil war
- Ellie Cawthorne
Published: July 16, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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Over the winter of 1641-2, England stood on the precipice of civil war. Historian and author Jonathan Healey charts how the relationship between the king and parliament disintegrated during those months, leading England down the road to bloody conflict. Speaking to Ellie Cawthorne, he reveals why tensions arose between Charles I and the MPs, and considers whether anything could have been done to avoid war.
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Jonathan Healey is the author of The Blood in Winter: A Nation Descends, 1642 (Bloomsbury, 2025).
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Ellie CawthorneHead of content (audio)
Ellie Cawthorne is head of content (audio) at HistoryExtra
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