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The Trial of Charles I: A Documentary History,Used
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On January 6, 1649, the House of Commons passed an act for the Trying and Judging of Charles Stuart, King of England. By months end, the Kings judges had found him guilty of High Treason and of the murders, rapines, burnings, spoils, desolations, damage, and mischief to this nation committed during the recently concluded Civil War. The sentence, ordering his execution by severing of his head from his body, was carried out in full public view on January 30. How and why a KingGods annointedcould be executed for treason are questions that underscore the profound changes that politics and political thought were undergoing at this time. To provide a window into this pivotal period, accounts of the trial and execution taken from contemporary newspapers, pamphlets, and official records, are collected here and edited for modern readers. This compilation of eyewitness accounts has been arranged to sketch a dramatic daybyday narrative of that fateful month, introducing the important issues in a way that brings readers close to the making of these great events. The speeches at the trial make especially vivid the clash between two contrasting theories of governmentthat of a divine monarchy in which a king is deemed essential to the true liberty of his people, and that of a commonwealth in which sovereignty rests with the people and is exercised by its representatives.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Trial of Charles I: A Documentary History'? A: The book focuses on the trial and execution of Charles I, providing contemporary accounts and documents that illustrate the significant political and legal changes occurring during that period in Great Britain.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: 'The Trial of Charles I: A Documentary History' is authored by David Lagomarsino.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Trial of Charles I' contain? A: This book contains a total of 167 pages.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as 'New'.
- Q: When was 'The Trial of Charles I' published? A: The book was published on November 15, 1989.
- Q: What historical events does this book cover? A: The book covers the trial of Charles I, focusing on his execution for treason and the political implications of this event during the English Civil War.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, the compilation of eyewitness accounts and primary documents makes it suitable for academic study and research on English history and political thought.
- Q: Does this book include primary source materials? A: Yes, it includes contemporary newspaper accounts, pamphlets, and official records from the time of Charles I's trial.
- Q: What themes are explored in the book? A: The book explores themes such as the clash between divine monarchy and popular sovereignty, as well as the evolving political thought during the 17th century in England.