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Marching unto war

From the first rumblings of political and religious unrest, to the shattering upheaval of war, and the aftershocks which followed the march into Civil War.

Plot the course of war as it spread across the counties of England, into Scotland and Ireland and its impact and influence on north-west Europe in our series of maps

The European Dimension 1517 - 1610

Section of map showing England and northern Europe

Protestantism gradually spreads throughout north-western Europe during the 16th century.

The Irish Dimension 1556 - 1620


Map showing section of Northern Ireland


Protestant Scots and English settlers establish colonies in the north of Ireland.


England and Wales - The Balance of Power 1642 - 1645

Section of map of south-west England


The balance of power between Crown and Parliament at crucial moments in the War.

Content last updated: 07/01/2001

 
 
 

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