The Last Days Of Charles Ii

By Raymond Crawfurd

Book Overview

A king's final hours. A nation's uncertain future. In The Last Days of Charles II, Raymond Crawford leads readers into the shadowed corridors of Restoration England, capturing the tense drama surrounding the death of Charles II and the seismic shift in court politics that followed. With the complete public domain text restored for modern readers, this classic history reprint offers an unvarnished look at the Stuart succession crisis and the fateful dawn of James II's accession. Crawford's historical biography immerses you in seventeenth-century London, where intrigue, ambition, and fear shaped every whispered conversation. The Restoration court-brilliant yet brittle-faces its greatest test as the monarchy's fate hangs in the balance. Through detailed observation and vivid atmosphere, the narrative brings to life the personalities, rivalries, and anxieties that defined the final chapter of the Stuart kings and queens. For British history students and monarchy history fans alike, this volume illuminates the pivotal days that set the course for a dynasty and a nation. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today-a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. The Last Days of Charles II stands as both a gripping account of Restoration England in 1685 and a valuable resource for anyone seeking to understand the complexities of royal succession and the enduring legacy of the Stuarts.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9354413161
• ISBN13: 9789354413162
• Release Date: February 2021
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 92 Pages
• Weight: 0.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"