King Charles I: The Story Behind Britain's Most Hated Monarch

Professor Kate Williams studies the reign of Charles I, who succeeded James I in 1625. Hear how religious upheaval and authoritarian rule led to civil war and a beheading.

44 min - History - Absolute History

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