The Stuart Monarchy

The Stuart Monarchy refers to the royal family that ruled England and Scotland from 1603 to 1714, beginning with King James I, who united both crowns. This period included significant events such as the English Civil War, which pitted royalists against parliamentarians, leading to the brief abolition of the monarchy under Oliver Cromwell. The monarchy was restored in 1660, but tensions continued, culminating in the Glorious Revolution of 1688, which established parliamentary supremacy. The Stuart era was marked by cultural achievements and conflicts that shaped the development of modern British democracy and governance.