The Battle of Naseby, 1645, England's Civil War, The End of Absolute Monarchs

The long-standing rivalry between the authority of the king and the rising power of Parliament reached a provisional conclusion, with Parliament emerging victorious. This victory established the foundation of parliamentary democracy in England, a seismic shift that reverberated across the Atlantic, deeply influencing the governance of English colonies, particularly in America. Naseby. 14 June, 1645. Monarchic Forces: 4,000 Cavalry, 3,500 Infantry. Parliamentary Forces: 6,500 Cavalry, 7000 In...