The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol. I., Part E.: From Charles I. to Cromwell

The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol. I., Part E., written by David Hume and first published in 1483, examines the period from the reign of Charles I to Cromwell. This historical account details the political struggles and social changes during the Puritan Revolution (1642-1660), focusing on the tensions between monarchy and parliament. Hume explores Charles I's attempts to summon Parliament and the evolving dynamics of governance, highlighting the conflict between royal authority and the Commons' push for civil liberties.