Charles II - Paperback

Charles II is a biography written by Osmund Airy that chronicles the life of the English monarch Charles II. The book begins with the restoration of the monarchy in 1660, after the tumultuous period of the English Civil War and the Commonwealth. It goes on to detail Charles II's reign, his relationships with his family and advisors, his political and religious policies, and the major events that occurred during his reign, such as the Great Plague and the Great Fire of London.Airy also provides insight into Charles II's personal life, including his numerous mistresses and illegitimate children. The book explores the challenges that Charles II faced as a monarch, including attempts to limit his power and the constant threat of rebellion. Airy also delves into Charles II's legacy and the impact he had on English history.Overall, Charles II is a comprehensive and engaging biography that provides a detailed look into the life and reign of one of England's most fascinating monarchs.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.