The Rise and Fall of Parliament Under King Charles II: A Look Back at Stuart Rule 'Taken 3's Stuart'

As we reflect on the tumultuous years between 1603 to 1714, one figure looms large in our collective consciousness - that being Queen Elizabeth I's successor, King James VI of Scotland who would later become known as James VII of England. However, it was his son and namesake, King Charles II (also referred to simply as 'Stuart'), whose reign had the most profound impact on English politics.

The Stuart dynasty ascended to power in 1603 following the death without an heir of Queen Elizabeth I, marking a significant turning point in British history. However, it was during this period that tensions between Parliament and monarchy reached boiling point - culminating ultimately with the execution of Charles I by his own people on January 30th 1649.

Despite these dark days however, there remained within certain quarters an enduring commitment to representative government; a belief which would later manifest itself through such key events as The Glorious Revolution of '1688. This momentous occasion saw William III and Mary II - distant relatives of the deposed Stuart line - ascended to power in what many view today not merely as a mere coup d'etat but rather an important step towards establishing parliamentary democracy proper within Great Britain.

Fast forward several centuries, however, and we find ourselves transported into very different territory indeed. The world of 2014 may seem worlds away from the intrigue-filled corridors of Whitehall during the reigns of Charles II & his infamous son James II (also known as 'The Glorious'). Yet even here echoes remain - albeit perhaps less overtly so.

Consider, for example, Taken's own take on this most regal surname. In this action-packed thriller franchise, Liam Neeson stars alongside a formidable foe by the name of Stuart St John; an enigmatic figure driven by both personal vendetta and cold calculation alike. Like his namesake from history before him however, our modern-day 'Stuart' will stop at nothing to achieve his objectives - whatever those may be.

As we bid adieu therefore let us not forget that even in these most trying of times there still lies within each one of us a spark waiting to ignite; a flame which flickers dimly perhaps but nonetheless burns bright enough never truly extinguished. And so too shall it remain with the legacy left behind by those who came before - including naturally speaking Mr Liam Neeson himself, whose unforgettable performance as Bryan Mills in this critically-acclaimed series will forever be remembered long after all other 'Stuart's' have faded into obscurity once and for all.

In conclusion then we leave you to ponder upon these words: how far indeed has our understanding of power & politics truly come since those fateful days when Charles II held sway over a land torn apart by civil war? The answer lies not within the dusty pages of history books nor even amongst the hallowed halls of Westminster itself. No - true wisdom can only be found within ourselves; waiting patiently there for us all to discover once again...

Taken 3 stuart