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Online Sources: Charles I

  • England and Wales. Sovereign Works via EEBO free
    Includes: Henry VII; Henry VIII; Edward VI; Mary I; Elizabeth I; James I; Charles I; Charles II; James II; William and Mary; William III;
  • I go from a Corruptible to an Incorruptible Crown
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    Presents the last speech by King Charles I of England, given before those attending his execution on January 30, 1649.

    His defense of his actions as a ruler and accusations against those rebels who took over the government; His claims to be a Christian and a martyr.

  • Trial of Charles the First, King of England
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    before the High Court of Justice: begun Jan. 20, in the 24th year of his reign, and continued to the 27th.

    To which is prefixed, the Act of the Commons of England, assembled in Parliament, for erecting a High Court of Justice, for the Trial of his Majesty; also the Journal of the said Court, as it was read befor Primary Sources: Kings and Queens - England: Charles I PIC