The Trial of Charles I
Dan Snow's History Hit
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Debate on the Trial Outcome of Charles I
Examining the historical debate on whether the trial of Charles I was predestined to end in his execution or if negotiation was a possibility, highlighting the unprecedented nature of a public trial for a monarch and the pursuit of justice. The chapter delves into the gathering of evidence by the king's judges, the revolutionary inclusion of witnesses of low social status, and the accusations of tyranny against Charles I with references to Biblical justice.
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