The English Civil War: A Power Struggle for Governance

The English Civil war in England, spanning from 1642 to 1651, was a conflict that pitted the Parliamentarians against the Royalists. The war emerged from a power struggle between King Charles I and Parliament over governance and religious authority. The conflict resulted in the temporary overthrow of the monarchy, the establishment of a republic under Oliver Cromwell, and a profound impact on the balance of power in England.