Charles I and the English Civil War (1625–1649): Power, Faith, and Revoluti

What drives a nation to war with itself? In Charles I and the English Civil War (1625–1649): Power, Faith, and Revolution, we examine the seismic conflict that tore England apart and led to the unprecedented trial and execution of a reigning monarch.

This was more than a battle between Parliament and the Crown—it was a revolution in ideas: about authority, conscience, and the right to resist. We’ll uncover how Charles I’s belief in divine right clashed with the rising demand for parliamentary governance, and how religious tensions fanned the flames of rebellion.

Led by Alex, a distinguished scholar and Fellow of several esteemed institutions including Christ’s College Cambridge, the McDonald Institute of Archaeological Research, and the Institute for Oriental and Classical Studies at HSE University Moscow, this session explores the collapse of old orders and the birth of new political visions.

Whether you're drawn to the battlefield or the courtroom, come discover how a king’s downfall reshaped a nation.

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