England and Scotland under the Stuarts

During the Stuart period, beginning in 1603 with King James I, England and Scotland entered a personal union, meaning both countries shared the same monarch but remained separate sovereign states. This union was significant as it connected two distinct cultures and legal systems. The Stuarts' reign included challenges like the English Civil War and conflicts over religion and governance. Although the kingdoms would formally unite later in 1707, the personal union under the Stuarts laid crucial foundations for political and cultural links that shaped their future relationship.