Stuart Britain (6/11)

The gunpowder plot, Civil War and the beginning of the Scientific Revolution in this island: Stuart Britain.

With the execution of a king and the Bill of Rights, Britain moved away from personal rule towards a society with greater freedoms and economic opportunity. Stuart Britain saw huge changes in the country that lay the foundations of the rise to prominence that was to come.

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SOURCES AND FURTHER READING:
Collins Gem Kings and Queens (1996) HarperCollins Publishers
Culpin, C. (1992) The making of the United Kingdom 1500 – 1750 Collins Educational
Cuplin, C. et al (2009) SHP History Year 8 Hodder Education
Falkus, M. & Gillingham, J. (1987) Historical Atlas of Britain Kingfisher