Feature Lords in the Light The House of Lords, often in the shadow of the Commons, asserted its power during the reigns of James I and his son, Charles I. But it would be eclipsed by civil war. Andrew Thrush | Published in History Today Volume 71 Issue 9 September 2021 To continue reading this article you need to purchase a subscription, available from only £5. Start my trial subscription now If you have already purchased access, or are a print & archive subscriber, please ensure you are logged in. Please email digital@historytoday.com if you have any problems. EnglandPolitical Related Articles Changing the House of Lords The State of the Nation Popular articles Why Do Religions Decline? ‘Who Really Wrote the Bible’ by William M. Schniedewind review