Charles Ii: King Of England, Scotland, And Ireland

Author: Ronald Hutton
Binding: Hardback
Published: Clarendon Press, Oxford, 1989

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings

Ronald Hutton’s “Charles II: King of England, Scotland, and Ireland” is a definitive biography that meticulously chronicles the life and reign of one of England’s most complex monarchs. This historical account presents a comprehensive portrait of Charles II, from his early exile and restoration to the throne, through the political and religious turmoil of his rule. Hutton details the king’s personal relationships, his strategic political maneuvering, and the cultural landscape of Restoration England. The book offers a nuanced understanding of a pivotal period in British history, illustrating the challenges and triumphs of a king who navigated a nation recovering from civil war.