Jacob Abbott’s biography of Charles I, part of his Makers of History series, tells the story of the Stuart king whose reign ended in civil war and his execution in 1649. Abbott covers Charles’s troubled relationship with Parliament, his dependence on unpopular advisors, the religious controversies that sparked conflict in Scotland and England, and his eventual trial and death.
Written for a general readership, the biography presents one of the most dramatic and contested reigns in British history in clear and accessible prose. Download the free EPUB for an engaging introduction to the king whose story lies at the heart of the English Civil War.