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

History's Greatest Battles

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 Infantry.
Additional Reading and Research:

• Roberts, Keith. Cromwell's War Machine: The New Model Army 1645–1660.
• Royle, Trevor. Civil War: The Wars of the Three Kingdoms 1638–1660.
• Young, Peter. Naseby 1645: The Campaign and the Battle.
• Foard, Glenn. Naseby: The Decisive Campaign.

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