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 What is Modernity? Benito Mussolini’s Theatre of Fascism