In a sweeping narrative that takes the reader from palaces and battlefields through exile, bitterness, triumph and deceit, Stephen Coote strips away the varnish of sentiment that has clouded the image of the merry monarch to reveal Charles as a fascinating, brave and dangerous man - a gambler, a fixer, a survivor. Coote depicts the twists and turns of Restoration public life and weaves these together with the major events of the day including the Plague and the Fire of London. We also are taken behind of scenes of ...
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In a sweeping narrative that takes the reader from palaces and battlefields through exile, bitterness, triumph and deceit, Stephen Coote strips away the varnish of sentiment that has clouded the image of the merry monarch to reveal Charles as a fascinating, brave and dangerous man - a gambler, a fixer, a survivor. Coote depicts the twists and turns of Restoration public life and weaves these together with the major events of the day including the Plague and the Fire of London. We also are taken behind of scenes of Charles s private life and meet the many mistresses: Lady Castlemaine, Lady Portsmouth, streetwise Nell Gwyn, exotic Hortense Mancini and many others. In his detailed and fascinating overview of the time, Stephen Coote offers a vivid account of the events that led to the Restoration and which schooled Charles in the ways of the world and made his reign unforgettable.
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Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. Though second-hand, the book is still in very good shape. Minimal signs of usage may include very minor creasing on the cover or on the spine.
Add this copy of Royal Survivor: Life of Charles II to cart. $24.98, good condition, Sold by Reuseabook rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Gloucester, GLOS, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2000 by Sceptre.
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Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover. Grubby book may have mild dirt or some staining, mostly on the edges of pages. Damaged cover. The cover of is slightly damaged for instance a torn or bent corner.
