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Title: History of King Charles the Second of England
Credits: Mary Wampler, Tiffany Vergon, Charles Aldarondo, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "History of King Charles the Second of England" by Jacob Abbott is a historical account penned in the mid-19th century. The narrative chronicles the tumultuous life and reign of King Charles II, focusing on his early years, family dynamics, and the broader historical context of his ascension to the throne amid political strife. The book delves not only into the character of Charles himself but also into the significant figures surrounding him, including his mother, Queen Henrietta Maria, highlighting the personal and political challenges they faced. At the start of the narrative, the author establishes the grim backdrop of King Charles II's lineage, detailing the harrowing fate of his father, Charles I, who was executed amid civil war. It paints an early picture of Charles II's childhood, marked by instability and peril, as he grew up in exile and faced opposition from Parliament and the populace due to his family's Catholic ties. The opening chapters discuss his mother, Henrietta Maria's, struggles to raise her children amidst political intrigue and public hostility, setting a dramatic stage for the complex interplay of familial loyalty and the quest for power that would shape Charles II's eventual reign. This provides insight into the character of Charles II and the broader societal context of England during a time of great upheaval. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 62.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Abbott, Jacob, 1803-1879
EBook No.: 6659
Published: Oct 1, 2004
Downloads: 117
Language: English
Subject: Charles II, King of England, 1630-1685
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: History of King Charles the Second of England
Credits: Mary Wampler, Tiffany Vergon, Charles Aldarondo, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "History of King Charles the Second of England" by Jacob Abbott is a historical account penned in the mid-19th century. The narrative chronicles the tumultuous life and reign of King Charles II, focusing on his early years, family dynamics, and the broader historical context of his ascension to the throne amid political strife. The book delves not only into the character of Charles himself but also into the significant figures surrounding him, including his mother, Queen Henrietta Maria, highlighting the personal and political challenges they faced. At the start of the narrative, the author establishes the grim backdrop of King Charles II's lineage, detailing the harrowing fate of his father, Charles I, who was executed amid civil war. It paints an early picture of Charles II's childhood, marked by instability and peril, as he grew up in exile and faced opposition from Parliament and the populace due to his family's Catholic ties. The opening chapters discuss his mother, Henrietta Maria's, struggles to raise her children amidst political intrigue and public hostility, setting a dramatic stage for the complex interplay of familial loyalty and the quest for power that would shape Charles II's eventual reign. This provides insight into the character of Charles II and the broader societal context of England during a time of great upheaval. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 62.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Abbott, Jacob, 1803-1879
EBook No.: 6659
Published: Oct 1, 2004
Downloads: 117
Language: English
Subject: Charles II, King of England, 1630-1685
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.