jan 4, 1610 - The Great Contract
Description:
Crown debt was £280,000 with expenditure at £511,000. The plan was to get £600,000 from parliament plus £200,000 annually in return for giving up some prerogrative income such as wardship. However parliament and James had too much to loseAdded to timeline:
Date:
jan 4, 1610
Now
~ 415 years ago