On 3 November 1640, the English Long Parliament convened, marking a pivotal moment in British history.
This gathering was summoned by King Charles I under immense pressure, after an 11-year stretch of ruling without Parliament—a period infamously known as the "Personal Rule."
Tasked with addressing the kingdom's pressing issues, from financial crises to religious disputes, the Long Parliament immediately set out to curtail the powers of the monarchy and assert its role in governance.
Unfolding in a tense political atmosphere, it enacted crucial reforms, including the impeachment of royal ministers and the limitation of the king’s control over finances.
These moves not only defined a new era of parliamentary sovereignty but also set the stage for the English Civil War, underscoring the nation's yearning for a balanced government that echoed the voices of the people.
