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"King Charles II
Antonia Fraser
Weidenfeld & Nicolson, 1979
ISBN 0297775715
Born and raised at court during the height of the early Stuart years in England, Charles was little more than a boy when his father, Charles I, found himself at the centre of the civil wars, which led to his defeat and execution in 1649. On his father's death Charles was King in name only, and spent years of exile, poverty and humiliation in Europe.
On being recalled to the throne at the restoration of the monarchy in 1660, he resolved never to go on his travels again. A cautious, wise ruler, he was careful not to exceed his prerogative. His patronage of racing, love of the arts, theatre and music, his planning and building of parks and palaces, and his eye for mistresses (especially the actress Nell Gwynn), all led to his being regarded with affection by his countrymen despite his faults and weaknesses. When he died in 1685 the throne was once again safe and secure."
John Van der Kiste, Resident Scholar
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Ratings are on a 1-10 scale (Low to High)
Plot
Royalty bio
Yes
Period of greatest activity?
- ancient times
Subject of Biography
Gender
- Male
Profession/status:
- Prince/Nobleman/King
Age:
- 40's-50's
Biography of famous person?
Yes
Ethnicity
- White
Nationality
- British
How sensitive is this person?
- middling sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor
- Strong but gentle sense of humor
Intelligence
- Average intelligence
Physique
- average physique
Setting
How much descriptions of surroundings?
- 5 ()
Europe
Yes
European country:
- England/UK
Misc setting
- Fancy Mansion
Century:
- 17th century
Style
Person
- mostly 3rd
Accounts of torture and death?
- generic/vague references to death/punishment
Book makes you feel?
- thoughtful
Writer's slant towards subject:
- favorable
Story of entire life, or part?
- story of set of events during life
Pictures/Illustrations?
- A ton 16-20 B&W
How much dialogue in bio?
- little dialog
How much of bio focuses on most famous period of life?
- 76%-100% of book
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