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English Civil War: A History From Beginning to End QUOTES

English Civil War: A History From Beginning to End QUOTES

1 " If there is a single trait in our character that has historically set us apart from other nations, it is our determination to limit the authority of those who rule over us.” —Billy Bragg, ‘The Progressive Patriot "

― Hourly History , English Civil War: A History From Beginning to End

2 " Thanks to the Self-Denying Ordinance act, pushed through Parliament by Cromwell, army leaders were banned from holding a seat in the House of Lords or the House of Commons. For the first time in England there was a clear divide between the army and the state. The New Model Army was made up of full-time professional soldiers, "

― Hourly History , English Civil War: A History From Beginning to End

3 " The English Civil Wars made a number of irreversible changes to life in England. Firstly, the crown lost its feudal rights and authority over the courts. Secondly, the crown lost its right to levy taxes without Parliament’s consent or to arrest Members of Parliament without cause. Thirdly, Parliament became a permanent part of the British institution and lastly, the Church of England ceased to be the sole religious institution. "

― Hourly History , English Civil War: A History From Beginning to End