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Charles I’s accession to the throne in 1625 was probably the most untroubled for over 200 years. Yet after seventeen years he found himself involved in a civil war that split the nation in two; he was later deposed, convicted of treason and publicly executed. Through an excellent selection of primary sources this book looks at the personality and policies of Charles I, and considers how far he was responsible for his own destruction. It includes not only written documents, but also paintings, coins and architectural drawings, which help to throw light on this enigmatic monarch and deeply private man. This successful volume in the Cambridge Topics in History series is reprinted with a full colour cover.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #285077 in Books
• Published on: 1988-04-14
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 132 pages

Customer Reviews

A vital buy for A Level students
This collection of sources related to the pre-Civil War period of Charles I's reign will give any reader, but particularly A Level students of the Stuart period, a very detailed insight into the key issues and the character of the king. The extracts are judiciously edited and the editors' commentary provides the reader with direction and prompts awareness of the controversies encountered by historians. Questions after each sub-section of sources will help the students to focus on interpretation and evaluation, important skills for A2 exams. I have used this book with my students for a number of years and it is very user-friendly.