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The five members of the House of Commons accused of high treason, 1642 (1793)
The five members of the House of Commons accused of high treason and demanded by Charles I in person, 1642 (1793). From Ashburtons History of England, by Charles Alfred Ashburton. [W. & J. Stratford, High Holborn, London, 1793]
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Accusation Accused Action Ashburton Charles Alfred Charles Alfred Ashburton Charles I Charles Stuart Confrontation Crisis Defender Of The Faith Demanding Hampden House Of Commons Houses Of Parliament John Hampden King Charles I King Of Great Britain And Ireland Member Of Parliament Palace Of Westminster Parliament Parliamentarian Stewart Stuart Treason Denzil Denzil Holles Holles John Pym Strode
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The Five Members of the House of Commons Accused of High Treason, 1642 (1793)". In this print, we are transported back to a pivotal moment in English history. The year is 1642, and tensions between King Charles I and Parliament have reached a boiling point. Standing tall against the backdrop of majestic buildings is the Palace of Westminster, where power struggles unfold. At the center of this image are five courageous individuals who dared to challenge royal authority: John Hampden, Denzil Holles, William Strode, Arthur Haselrig, and John Pym. These parliamentarians find themselves accused by none other than Charles I himself for high treason. Their faces reflect determination mixed with apprehension as they face an uncertain fate. This engraving captures a defining confrontation between monarchy and democracy. It symbolizes the clash between absolute rule and parliamentary representation that would ultimately lead to civil war in England. The actions depicted here mark a turning point in British history when power dynamics were being reshaped. The artist's monochrome palette adds depth to this historical scene while emphasizing its gravity. Each line etched on paper tells a story of political strife and personal sacrifice during the seventeenth century. As we gaze upon this remarkable print from Ashburton's History of England by Charles Alfred Ashburton, we cannot help but be reminded that our present-day democratic institutions owe their existence to those brave souls who stood up for their beliefs amidst crisis and demanded accountability from their sovereigns.
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