G A Henty

Killing King Charles G A Henty

This troublesome story takes place in the year 1649 A. D. King Charles I rules England and Scotland with an Iron Fist and levies his populaces with insupportable taxes to finance his own lavish lifestyle and the expensive annexation of Ireland. Oliver Cromwell, a Member of Parliament has risen up the ranks and has the support of many nobles, clerics, and officials. He tries to change the unfair system, and convince the royals to change their lifestyles but has no success. Parliament is growing impatient by the day and is looking for some covenant to conciliate the king and the people. However, the King never gives in instead he lies, breaks promises, and fights with power he assumes is divine! This story follows two young men who live in this unwholesome environment, one is for the royals, and one is for parliament. Each one works constantly for their side. Since they were youth these two men were friends so they respect and tolerate one another. We learn of difficulties with King Charles I and Cromwell's enterprise to accommodate the well-established parties. Only one can win, so battles take place on the fields of Marston, Worchester, and Naseby. A victory has been made; the royal armies are defeated! The King is put to trial and finds his end the next day with an execution! This book delivers real historical events entwined like splendid yarn throughout its pages! You will read real history and the personal fate of nobles, politicians, and citizens. Read it and decide if Cromwell was a protector of England or decide if he was really just a low life who was high in Office and out for no one but himself, a murderer of the King! This story was written and published so that this essential part of our History will never be forgotten. Let this book take you back in time to a very interesting tale. Get your copy today and relieve a part of History!