How the Duke of Monmouth Lost His Head

Delve into the chaotic life and downfall of the Duke of Monmouth, a Protestant alternative to the Catholic Duke of York. Explore the political manipulation and turmoil faced by King Charles II's illegitimate son, from his birth in exile to his doomed bid for the throne. Uncover the rise and fall of the Duke of Monmouth, from military triumphs to rebellious plots against King James II, leading to his fatal errors in judgment and ultimate execution during the ill-fated Monmouth Rebellion in 1685.