Memoirs of the Court of Charles the Second
ISBN: 978-14-286-5366-5
Format: 15.2x22.9cm
Liczba stron: 556
Oprawa: Miękka
Wydanie: 2006 r.
Język: angielski
Dostępność: dostępny
Memoirs of the Court of Charles the Second is a historical book written by Antoine Hamilton and translated by Sir Walter Scott. The book is a collection of memoirs that provide an in-depth look at the court of King Charles II of England during the Restoration period. The memoirs are primarily focused on the life of Philibert, Count of Grammont, who was a French courtier and soldier. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part covering the period from 1660 to 1663, and the second part covering the period from 1663 to 1669. The memoirs provide a fascinating insight into the politics, society, and culture of the time, as well as the personalities and scandals of the court. The book is widely considered to be one of the most important historical works of the Restoration period, and is a must-read for anyone interested in English history or the court of King Charles II.Also The Personal History Of Charles, Including The King�������s Own Account Of His Escape And Preservation After The Battle Of Worcester, As Dictated To Pepys. And The Boscobel Tracts; Or, Contemporary Narratives Of His Majesty������� Adventures, From The Murder Of His Father To The Restoration.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.