Stuart Britain and the Crisis of Monarchy, 1603–1702

The Stuart period in Britain, spanning from 1603 to 1702, was marked by a crisis of monarchy as the Stuart kings faced challenges to their authority, including the English Civil War and the Glorious Revolution. This era saw the execution of King Charles I, the restoration of the monarchy under Charles II, and the eventual overthrow of James II in favor of William III and Mary II. The crisis ultimately led to the establishment of constitutional monarchy and parliamentary supremacy in Britain.