When a King Became Defendant – The Trial and Execution of Charles I

The episode traces the legal and political context that allowed Parliament to try Charles I, examines contemporary sources and historians’ debates over its legitimacy, and considers how the event reshaped ideas of royal power and constitutional rule. It looks at primary records, parliamentary records, and later interpretations while highlighting uncertainties about the court’s authority and long‑term impact. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices