Complex sentence: In the 17th century, purveyance was worth about £40,000 per year to the crown, however parliament wanted to put an end to it, though the King (James I) would not relinquish that control without being financially compensated by parliament.
Split into simpler sentences: In the 17th century, purveyance was worth about £40,000 per year to the crown. However, parliament wanted to put an end to it, though the King (James I) would not relinquish that control without being financially compensated by parliament.