We start at the finish, ie 30/1/1649
The context of our story today: Religious divisions
The childhoods of our two Principals
The unlikely dynastic marriage
Two early political events in 1603 and 1625 which proved to be harbingers of doom
Married life pre war, ie 1625-40
'The She-General' - Civil War
Back to the start/finish of our story, ie 30/1/1649
Events around the Queen post the King's execution
The curtain finally falls on our story with the Queen's death in 1669
A Short Booklist
The latest Biographies:-
Charles I's Private Life Mark Turnbull
Henrietta Maria Leanda de Lisle
Background Books:-
The Blazing World Jonathan Healey
Civil War Peter Ackroyd
Cavaliers and Roundheads Christopher Hibbert
The English Civil Wars Blair Worden
Final Two Recommendations
The Trial of Charles I CV Wedgwood
The Weaker Vessel Antonia Fraser