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The execution of Charles I in 1649 began a decade of constitutional experiment. In 1660, Charles I’s son was restored as king. This book shows who gained power, why they failed, how the constitution was revised and why the monarchy was reinstated.

Written in an accessible style and supported by robust research, Jane Hayter- Hames tells the intriguing story of one of the most fascinating moments in the history of the British monarchy: the downfall and execution of Charles I.