Map of the English Civil Wars (1642 - 1651)

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This map illustrates the complexity and interconnected nature of the English Civil Wars (1642–1651), also known as the Wars of the Three Kingdoms—England, Scotland, and Ireland. These overlapping conflicts were driven by competing visions of governance, religion, and royal authority under King Charles I and, later, his son Charles II.

Fought across multiple theaters, the wars saw Royalists defending the monarchy against a patchwork of opposition: Parliamentarians in England seeking constitutional reform, Scottish Covenanters pushing for Presbyterianism, and Irish Confederates asserting autonomy. Battles and shifting alliances crisscrossed borders, making this period one of the most tumultuous in British history. The wars ultimately led to the execution of Charles I, the rise of Oliver Cromwell, and a brief republican experiment before the monarchy’s restoration.

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Simeon Netchev
Simeon is a freelance visual designer and history teacher, passionate about the human stories that shape the past. He believes every image should tell a story and invite interaction, while every map should lead on a journey — blending imagination with e

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Netchev, S. (2022, February 22). Map of the English Civil Wars (1642 - 1651). World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/15295/map-of-the-english-civil-wars-1642---1651/

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Netchev, Simeon. "Map of the English Civil Wars (1642 - 1651)." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified February 22, 2022. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/15295/map-of-the-english-civil-wars-1642---1651/.

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Netchev, Simeon. "Map of the English Civil Wars (1642 - 1651)." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 22 Feb 2022, https://www.worldhistory.org/image/15295/map-of-the-english-civil-wars-1642---1651/. Web. 30 Jun 2025.

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