HIS368H1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 21: Rump Parliament, Battle Of Marston Moor, Puritans
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Introduction, the wars of the 3 kingdoms. November 28th, 2017: oliver cromwell, battles, parliament, charles i, factionalism, pride(cid:495)s purge and the rump parliament, (cid:494)cruel necessity(cid:495, surrender. In 1642, no one wants to depose the king, they just want him to accept reforms. Oliver cromwell: distant relative of thomas cromwell, puritan marriage network. In 1628-29, he converts to puritanism: marries into a prominent puritan family, radical mp (backbencher, not really an important mp, military commander. They make it a meritocracy kick out all of the lords who run the military: 2. Are more: want more religious reform than the anglicans puritans moderate than puritans) In 1646, parliament abolished book of common prayer, including liturgical calendar like christmas and easter: ordinary folks are not supportive of these reforms, abolish bishops. Presbyterians: scottish kirk, royalists vs covenanters, want to negotiate with king where he stays in power but accepts reform, peace party, parliamentarian-presbyterians.
