A description of Queen Henrietta Maria, wife of King Charles I.  It covers her upbringing and how she, a French catholic princess came to marry the English protestant prince.

A description of the flamboyant cavalier Prince Rupert who was not only commander of the King's cavalry but also his nephew

An overview of the English Civil War, when it started, how long it lasted together with the cause and the devastating effect on the country.

A description of the causes of the Civil War from a Parliamentarian's point of view, including the ship taxes and the King's expensive lifestyle.