The Rest Is History

143. The Trial of Charles I Part 1

Jan 27, 2022

Professor Ted Vallance, a renowned 17th-century English historian, delves into the complexities surrounding Charles I's trial and execution. He explores whether the king's death was an act of treason or a form of justice. Discussions reveal the tumultuous political and social atmosphere of the time, the king's ambition for absolutism, and the pivotal role of key figures like Cromwell. Vallance also highlights Charles’s unsuccessful escape attempts, public sentiment towards monarchy, and the foundational shifts towards republican ideals in England.

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Ted Vallance

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The War of the King

01:19

Is Charles Doing Something Wrong?

00:40

Intro

2min

The Execution of a Monarch: The Trial of Charles I

3min

Debating the Legacy of Charles I's Trial

4min

The Tumultuous Reign of Charles I

22min

Charles I's Ill-Fated Escape and Support Systems

7min

The Trial of Charles I: A Tumultuous Turning Point

15min

The Trial of Charles I: Justice and Public Spectacle

5min

Charles I was executed 373 years ago to the day on 30th January. But was his killing a sinful act of treason or merely one of retributive justice?

Tom and Dominic welcome back Professor Ted Vallance from the University of Roehampton to explore the build-up, event and aftermath of the trial of Charles I.

Producer: Dom Johnson

Exec Producer: Tony Pastor

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