"Royal Charles: Ruler and Rake" is a vivid biographical exploration of one of England's most complex and charismatic monarchs, King Charles II. This work delves into the dual nature of the man known as the "Merry Monarch," balancing his sharp political acumen with his legendary personal excesses. The narrative follows Charles from the hardships of his exile following the English Civil War to his triumphant return during the Restoration, a period that reshaped the British monarchy and society. David Loth examines how ...
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"Royal Charles: Ruler and Rake" is a vivid biographical exploration of one of England's most complex and charismatic monarchs, King Charles II. This work delves into the dual nature of the man known as the "Merry Monarch," balancing his sharp political acumen with his legendary personal excesses. The narrative follows Charles from the hardships of his exile following the English Civil War to his triumphant return during the Restoration, a period that reshaped the British monarchy and society. David Loth examines how Charles II navigated the treacherous waters of 17th-century politics, dealing with religious tensions, the Great Fire of London, and the Great Plague, all while maintaining a court renowned for its wit, art, and scandalous behavior. By contrasting his effectiveness as a statesman with his reputation as a rake, the book provides a nuanced portrait of a leader who managed to preserve the throne during a time of immense upheaval. Readers will find a compelling account of the Stuart era, capturing the spirit of an age caught between the austerity of the Commonwealth and the emerging Enlightenment. This study remains an essential resource for those interested in the intricacies of royal power and the cultural history of the 17th century. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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Add this copy of Royal Charles, ruler and rake to cart. $3.00, fair condition, Sold by Leslie Jephson rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Altamonte Springs, FL, UNITED STATES, published 1930 by Brentano's.
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Fair. No dust jacket. The backstrip is sunned and there are a few spots. The rear cover is lightly soiled. The edges of the text block are insect damaged. Persistent foxing in the text. 6 p. L., 3-343 p. front., plates, ports. 25 cm. Includes: Portraits, Plates. Bibliography. Illustrated endpapers. Illustrated lining-papers. Bibliography: p. 339-342.
Add this copy of Royal Charles, Ruler and Rake to cart. $5.00, fair condition, Sold by Dunaway Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Saint Louis, MO, UNITED STATES, published by Brentano's Publishers.
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Add this copy of Royal Charles, Ruler and Rake, to cart. $6.44, very good condition, Sold by Basement Seller 101 rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Cincinnati, OH, UNITED STATES, published 1930 by Brentano's.
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Good. 8vo-over 7¾-9¾" tall Slight spine lean. Some fading to red cloth along spine. Otherwise good, tight, clean copy with no markings or bookplate. No jacket. 343 pages. Illustrated. Some natural darkening to paper.
Add this copy of Royal Charles: Ruler and Rake to cart. $13.00, good condition, Sold by J. Hood, Booksellers, Inc. rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Baldwin City, KS, UNITED STATES, published 1930 by Bretano's Publishers.
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Very Good+ in very good jacket. First edition, 1930, hardcover, octavo, 343pp., illustrated in b&w. Book VG+ with mild rubbing to boards and spine, binding tight, text clean and unmarked with some general age-toning. DJ VG with edge wear that includes some small tears, rubbing and general soil.
Add this copy of Royal Charles, Ruler and Rake to cart. $15.00, very good condition, Sold by G. F. Wilkinson Books, IOBA rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Grass Valley, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1930 by Brentano's.
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Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket. Red cloth, sprinkle of light foxing top edge; in dust jacket with chips at top edge, soil and light cup rings back panel. Illustrated with black & white reproductions of period portraits, drawings.; 8vo-over 7¾-9¾" tall.
