by Richard Lovelace

English Civil War
Richard Lovelace was an ardent Royalist. Unfortunately, his support of Charles I led to a major reversal of his fortunes. This site covers the era of Charles I and the English Civil War. It includes links such as Background to the Conflict, Charles I, and Execution of the King. Why was Charles's execution so notable in the history of English politics? What did it signify? Write a brief summary in the Web Links Activity Log.