AAG 1646-1649 To Kill a King

The tumultuous years from 1646 to 1649 spotlight King Charles I's secretive escape from Oxford and his desperate bid for power amidst shifting allegiances. The tensions between Parliament and the army ignite radical voices like the Levellers advocating reform. Political maneuvering leads to Charles's capture, showcasing a clash of authority and public demand for change. Ultimately, the narrative crescendos with the king's trial and execution, marking a revolutionary turn in English history and the emergence of the Commonwealth.