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Book Synopsis History of King Charles II of England by : Jacob Abbott
Download or read book History of King Charles II of England written by Jacob Abbott and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2019-09-25 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reproduktion des Originals: History of King Charles II of England von Jacob Abbott
Book Synopsis History of King Charles the Second of England by : Jacob Abbott
Download or read book History of King Charles the Second of England written by Jacob Abbott and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2023-09-17 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reproduction of the original. The publishing house Megali specialises in reproducing historical works in large print to make reading easier for people with impaired vision.
Book Synopsis Charles the Second, King of England, Scotland, and Ireland by : Ronald Hutton
Download or read book Charles the Second, King of England, Scotland, and Ireland written by Ronald Hutton and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 586 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ronald Hutton is Britain's foremost historian of the English Restoration. His book The Restoration was hailed as "a real tour de force" by History, a work "to which all historians will have to refer," and immediately established itself as the definitive history of the period. Now, in Charles II, Hutton offers a comprehensive biography of the king who returned to England in triumph after the death of Cromwell, re-establishing the monarchy that continues to reign to this day. Hutton reveals the excitement and tragedy of Charles's youth, as the realm erupted into savage civil war, leading to the execution of his father King Charles I at the hands of the rebellious Parliament. His life turned into a long, desperate struggle to claim his crown, including a catastrophic invasion of Cromwell's England that ended in a lonely flight, as he hid in orchards, ditches, and the famous Boscobel Oak. Yet Charles persevered, and was finally recalled from exile by an exhausted nation in 1660. Charles emerges in this narrative as a "monarch in a masquerade," a charming, duplicitous, and astonishingly lucky king who spent less time governing than he did at play (when he wasn't hunting, racing, or sailing he was with one of a series of mistresses, producing seventeen acknowledged bastards). Hutton vividly depicts him as a colorful and often underhanded ruler, physically brave in battle, but a moral coward in religion--first he promised to become a Presbyterian for Scottish aid, then later offered to convert to Catholicism for French help, eventually alienating everyone. His reign endured catastrophe and unrest, from the plague and the Great Fire of London, to defeat at the hands of the Dutch, to Protestant hysteria about a Catholic plot to seize the throne, to the disastrous results of his own secret diplomacy. But Charles in his good fortune survived all of it, beautifully rebuilding London after the fire and firmly anchoring a monarchy whose future had once been bleak. Chosen as a main selection of the History Book Club, Charles II presents an unmatched account of the private life and dramatic public career of this fascinating king. This lively and comprehensive biography, written by a major historian of the Restoration period, captures the politics and personalities of a mometentous era.
Book Synopsis History of King Charles the Second of England by : Jacob Abbott
Download or read book History of King Charles the Second of England written by Jacob Abbott and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2019-11-29 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a detailed account of the life and reign of King Charles II, son and successor of King Charles I. In this book, the author's main objective is to present historical truth without any embellishment or deviation from the strict truth, based on the best sources of information available. The book covers important events in King Charles II's life, such as his mother's flight, his escape, negotiations with Anne Maria, the restoration, and his marriage. The book concludes with an assessment of his character and reign. It also provides insight into the history of England and its monarchs.
Book Synopsis The History of King Charles II of England by : Jacob Abbott
Download or read book The History of King Charles II of England written by Jacob Abbott and published by . This book was released on 2023-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis History of King Charles II of England by : Jacob Abbott
Download or read book History of King Charles II of England written by Jacob Abbott and published by IndyPublish.com. This book was released on 2008-08-01 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Our Prince Charles now becomes, by the death of his father, King Charles the Second, both of England and of Scotland. That is, he becomes so in theory, according to the principles of the English Constitution, though, in fact, he is a fugitive and an exile still. Notwithstanding his exclusion, however, from the exercise of what he considered his right to reign, he was acknowledged as king by all true Royalists in England, and by all the continental powers. They would not aid him to recover his throne, but in the courts and royal palaces which he visited he was regarded as a king, and was treated, in form at least, with all the consideration and honor which belonged to royalty.
Download or read book King Charles II written by Antonia Fraser and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2011-06-16 with total page 544 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Following a youth of poverty and bitter exile after his father's execution, the ousted king first challenged, then made his magnificent escape from, Cromwell's troops before he was eventually restored to his throne in triumph in 1660. Spanning his life both before and after the Restoration, Antonia Fraser's lively and fascinating biography captures all the vitality of the man and the expansiveness of the age.
Book Synopsis Charles II and his Escape into Exile by : Martyn R. Beardsley
Download or read book Charles II and his Escape into Exile written by Martyn R. Beardsley and published by Pen and Sword History. This book was released on 2020-02-19 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The English king’s epic escape from his own country is thrillingly recounted in this authoritative history. Though the Parliament of Scotland proclaimed him king in 1649, Charles II faced a formidable enemy in England. His attempt to reclaim the throne ended in defeat at the Battle of Worcester—and thus began the battle to save his own life. Pursued wherever he went by soldiers from the conflict as well as local militia, Charles donned peasant clothing, crudely cut his hair, and tried to adopt a rustic accent. With the secret help of a succession of loyal citizens, he walked till his feet were shredded, waded rivers, coolly mixed with anti-royalists and enemy troopers—and, famously, hid in an oak tree. Never sure of who could be trusted, his peregrinations eventually led to a port in West Sussex where he could secure passage to safety across the Channel. “Unreservedly recommended for personal reading lists, as well as community, college, and university library Historical Royal British Biographies collections.” —Midwest Book Review
Download or read book The King's Revenge written by Don Jordan and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2016-08-02 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Charles I was executed, his son made it his role to seek out retribution, producing the biggest manhunt Britain had ever seen, one that would span Europe and America and would last for thirty years. When he ascended to the throne in 1660 as Charles II, his search for revenge intensified, with show trials in London and assassination squads scouring foreign countries. Many of the most senior figures in England were hanged, drawn and quartered; imprisoned for life; or consigned to a self-imposed exile, in constant fear of the assassin's bullet.History has painted the regicides and their supporters as fanatics, but among them were exceptional men, including John Milton, poetic genius and political propagandist; Oliver Cromwell's steely son-in-law, Henry Ireton; and the errant son of an earl, Algernon Sidney, whose writings helped inspire the founders of the American Revolution. Cromwell himself was subjected to the most bizarre symbolic revenge when—though long-dead—his body was disinterred and beheaded.Set in an age of intrigue and betrayal, The King's Revenge brings these remarkable figures vividly to life in an engrossing tale of ambition, double agents, and espionage.
Book Synopsis History of King Charles the Second of England by : Jacob Abbott
Download or read book History of King Charles the Second of England written by Jacob Abbott and published by . This book was released on 2023-11-21 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After tragedy and turmoil engulfed his father's reign, Charles II ascended the throne during a time of great upheaval in England. Follow the fascinating story of the merry monarch in History of Charles the Second of England, a gripping narrative biography for young readers by acclaimed historian Jacob Abbott. From a daring exile and improbable return to power to palace intrigue and the great plague of London, immerse yourself in Charles II's captivating world. With vivid storytelling and accessible historical insight, this book brings to life the witty and complex king who shaped Restoration England. Ideal for budding historians and curious young minds, History of Charles the Second of England blends page-turning drama with engaging learning. Uncover one monarch's quest to restore stability to a divided kingdom, navigate folklore and scandal, and witness the pomp and politics of 17th century England firsthand. Let a true tale of exile, adversity, and ascent to power ignite your imagination! History of Charles the Second of England enthralls as it educates about a pivotal era in England's past and an unforgettable king.
Book Synopsis History of King Charles the Second of England by : Jacob Abbott
Download or read book History of King Charles the Second of England written by Jacob Abbott and published by . This book was released on 2019-09-25 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Charles II was monarch of the three kingdoms of England, Scotland, and Ireland. Charles II's father, King Charles I, was executed at Whitehall on 30 January 1649, at the climax of the English Civil War.
Book Synopsis The Image of the King by : Richard Lawrence Ollard
Download or read book The Image of the King written by Richard Lawrence Ollard and published by Random House (UK). This book was released on 1993 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Charles I and Charles II are the two most famous Stuart kings. Father and son, their personalities could hardly have been more different. The character of Charles I is crucial to our understanding of the English Civil War - the most far-reaching political upheaval in the country's history. Charles II is one of the figures with which the nation enjoys identifying itself. This double biography is also an account of a great transition in English history.
Download or read book Restoration written by Tim Harris and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2006-01-26 with total page 660 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The late seventeenth century was a period of extraordinary turbulence and political violence in Britain, the like of which has never been seen since. Beginning with the Restoration of the monarchy after the Civil War, this book traces the fate of the monarchy from Charles II's triumphant accession in 1660 to the growing discontent of the 1680s. Harris looks beyond the popular image of Restoration England revelling in its freedom from the austerity of Puritan rule under a merry monarch and reconstructs the human tragedy of Restoration politics where people were brutalised, hounded and exploited by a regime that was desperately insecure after two decade of civil war and republican rule.
Download or read book Royal Renegades written by Linda Porter and published by St. Martin's Press. This book was released on 2018-02-20 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Publishers Weekly called Katherine the Queen “Rich, perceptive, and creative.” In Royal Renegades, Porter examines the turbulent lives of the children of Charles I and the English Civil Wars. The fact that the English Civil War led to the execution of King Charles I in January 1649 is well known, as is the restoration of his eldest son as Charles II eleven years later. But what happened to the king’s six surviving children is far less familiar. Casting new light on the heirs of the doomed king, acclaimed historian Linda Porter brings to life their personalities, legacies, and rivalries for the first time. As their family life was shattered by war, Elizabeth and Henry were used as pawns in the parliamentary campaign against their father; Mary, the Princess Royal, was whisked away to the Netherlands as the child bride of the Prince of Orange; Henriette, Anne’s governess, escaped with the king’s youngest child to France where she eventually married the cruel and flamboyant Philippe d’Orleans. When their "dark and ugly" brother Charles eventually succeeded his father to the English throne after fourteen years of wandering, he promptly enacted a vengeful punishment on those who had spurned his family, with his brother James firmly in his shadow. A tale of love and endurance, of battles and flight, of educations disrupted, the lonely death of a young princess and the wearisome experience of exile, Royal Renegades charts the fascinating story of the children of loving parents who could not protect them from the consequences of their own failings as monarchs and the forces of upheaval sweeping England.
Book Synopsis Charles II by : Royal Collection Trust
Download or read book Charles II written by Royal Collection Trust and published by Royal Collection Editions. This book was released on 2018 with total page 472 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Restoration era of the British monarchy covers the reigns of Charles II (1660-85) and James II (1685-8). This publication focuses on the art and culture of the Restoration court at this time, including the development of an 'English baroque' and the use of court ritual and art (especially decorative art) by both monarchs. This sumptuously illustrated book showcases the replacement crown jewels made for the coronation of Charles II in 1661, his collection of Italian Old Master paintings, drawings by Leonardo da Vinci and the spectacular furnishings of the palaces of Whitehall and St James's.
Book Synopsis To Catch A King: Charles II's Great Escape by : Charles Spencer
Download or read book To Catch A King: Charles II's Great Escape written by Charles Spencer and published by HarperCollins UK. This book was released on 2017-10-05 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How did the most wanted man in the country outwit the greatest manhunt in British history?
