Hobson, James
Charles I's Executioners: Civil War, Regicide and the Republic
- ISBN 13:
- 9781526761842
- author:
- Hobson, James
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Pen & Sword History
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 216
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 16.3 x 2.8 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History, Modern, 17th Century,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Charles I's Executioners: A Story of Revenge and Belief On a cold winter's day in January 1649, a pivotal event in English history took place outside Whitehall: the execution of King Charles I. The act of regicide, once unthinkable, marked a turning point in the country's new government. The men who carried out the deed were a diverse group, united by their conviction and driven by their ideals. Their stories, however, have long been overlooked in favour of more prominent events. This book sheds light on the lives of the 58 men who took part in the execution, exploring their backgrounds, motivations, and fates. It is a tale of how their actions were shaped by their beliefs and the consequences that followed. The aftermath of Charles I's death saw a wave of retribution against the regicides, with some facing mercy, others fleeing, and many meeting a more sinister end. Their story is one of the complex interplay between conviction, circumstance, and the human cost of revolution.
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