Real Dictators Oliver Cromwell Part 3: To Kill a King…
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Apr 30, 2024 The podcast delves into the turmoil after King Charles I's escape, leading to Cromwell's decision to put the King on trial. It explores the power struggle between Parliament and the New Model Army, royalist uprisings, and the dramatic trial and execution of King Charles I.
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Cromwell's Choice and the King's Kidnapping
- Cromwell, torn between Parliament and the army, sided with the latter.
- He orchestrated the kidnapping of Charles I from Holdenby House by Cornet George Joyce.
A Convivial Atmosphere at Hampton Court
- Charles I, under house arrest at Hampton Court, enjoyed convivial relations with Cromwell and Fairfax.
- Cromwell even considered Charles the most upright man in the kingdoms.
Charles I's Divide and Rule Strategy
- Charles I exploited political divisions, playing the Presbyterians against the Independents.
- He aimed to regain power by dividing his opponents and regaining freedom of maneuver.