King Charles Ii
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A masterwork of royal biography, Antonia Fraser's King Charles II chronicles the life of one of England's most charismatic and complex monarchs, from his harrowing exile during the Interregnum to his triumphant Restoration in 1660 and the turbulent decades of his reign. Fraser presents Charles as a shrewd political survivor — a king who masked his considerable intelligence behind a reputation for pleasure-seeking and wit, navigating the treacherous currents of parliamentary opposition, religious conflict, and foreign intrigue. With the narrative authority and vivid storytelling for which Fraser is celebrated, the biography illuminates the personal and political forces that shaped Restoration England, including the Great Plague, the Fire of London, and the ongoing struggle between Crown and Parliament. Drawing on extensive historical research, it details the king's relationships — from his many mistresses to his barren marriage with Catherine of Braganza — painting a richly human portrait of a man who secured his dynasty's survival through charm, pragmatism, and calculated compromise. This is essential reading for anyone captivated by the drama of seventeenth-century British history.
Author: Antonia Fraser
Format: Hardback
Published: 1972, Book Club Associates London
Genre: Biography
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good , price clipped
Markings: No markings
A masterwork of royal biography, Antonia Fraser's King Charles II chronicles the life of one of England's most charismatic and complex monarchs, from his harrowing exile during the Interregnum to his triumphant Restoration in 1660 and the turbulent decades of his reign. Fraser presents Charles as a shrewd political survivor — a king who masked his considerable intelligence behind a reputation for pleasure-seeking and wit, navigating the treacherous currents of parliamentary opposition, religious conflict, and foreign intrigue. With the narrative authority and vivid storytelling for which Fraser is celebrated, the biography illuminates the personal and political forces that shaped Restoration England, including the Great Plague, the Fire of London, and the ongoing struggle between Crown and Parliament. Drawing on extensive historical research, it details the king's relationships — from his many mistresses to his barren marriage with Catherine of Braganza — painting a richly human portrait of a man who secured his dynasty's survival through charm, pragmatism, and calculated compromise. This is essential reading for anyone captivated by the drama of seventeenth-century British history.