Charles I: Downfall of a King
With dramatic reconstructions, historian Lisa Hilton discovers how in just 50 days Charles I's rule collapsed, resulting in civil war, loss of royal power and, ultimately, the King's head.
With dramatic reconstructions, historian Lisa Hilton discovers how in just 50 days Charles I's rule collapsed, resulting in civil war, loss of royal power and, ultimately, the King's head.
While King Charles I is in Edinburgh, John Pym plots a move to limit the king's power.
Charles I plotted to arrest John Pym - only to play right into his enemy's hands.
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