EPISODE · Sep 14, 2026 · 13 MIN

Charles I: From Absolutism to Execution

from The Proper British History Podcast: Kings, Queens, Wars, Empire, Politics, Revolutions, Royalty and the Historical Great Britain · host Podily

The episode explores how Charles I’s insistence on royal prerogative sparked a constitutional clash with Parliament that erupted in civil war and ended with his execution. It examines the political, religious, and financial disputes that underpinned this crisis and shows how his trial set a precedent for parliamentary sovereignty. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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