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LoC No.: 03024017

Title: A Character of King Charles the Second
And Political, Moral and Miscellaneous Thoughts and Reflections

Note: Reading ease score: 75.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: E-text prepared by Bryan Ness and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http: //www.pgdp.net) from scanned images of public domain material generously made available by the Google Books Library Project (http: //books.google.com/)

Summary: "A Character of King Charles the Second" by the Marquis of George Savile Halifax is a historical account written in the late 17th century. This work presents a detailed character study of King Charles II, focusing on his religion, personal conduct, and socio-political behavior, interwoven with reflections on morality and governance. It aims to dissect the complexities of Charles's personality and the political intricacies of his reign. The opening of the text delves into King Charles II's religious beliefs, suggesting that early adversity shaped his views and ultimately led to his departure from Protestantism. The author recounts the influences around Charles during his formative years, noting his inclination toward pleasure over steadfast belief, as well as the social dynamics that contributed to his indifference towards established religion. Furthermore, it introduces themes of dissimulation and the complexities of royal conduct, laying the groundwork for a deeper exploration of the king's character and his political philosophy. The reflections on his approach to relationships, both personal and political, highlight the King's desire for ease and the inevitable consequences of his character traits on his rule and legacy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Halifax, George Savile, Marquis of, 1633-1695

EBook No.: 35708

Published: Mar 29, 2011

Downloads: 67

Language: English

Subject: Charles II, King of England, 1630-1685 -- Early works to 1800

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 03024017

Title: A Character of King Charles the Second
And Political, Moral and Miscellaneous Thoughts and Reflections

Note: Reading ease score: 75.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: E-text prepared by Bryan Ness and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http: //www.pgdp.net) from scanned images of public domain material generously made available by the Google Books Library Project (http: //books.google.com/)

Summary: "A Character of King Charles the Second" by the Marquis of George Savile Halifax is a historical account written in the late 17th century. This work presents a detailed character study of King Charles II, focusing on his religion, personal conduct, and socio-political behavior, interwoven with reflections on morality and governance. It aims to dissect the complexities of Charles's personality and the political intricacies of his reign. The opening of the text delves into King Charles II's religious beliefs, suggesting that early adversity shaped his views and ultimately led to his departure from Protestantism. The author recounts the influences around Charles during his formative years, noting his inclination toward pleasure over steadfast belief, as well as the social dynamics that contributed to his indifference towards established religion. Furthermore, it introduces themes of dissimulation and the complexities of royal conduct, laying the groundwork for a deeper exploration of the king's character and his political philosophy. The reflections on his approach to relationships, both personal and political, highlight the King's desire for ease and the inevitable consequences of his character traits on his rule and legacy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Halifax, George Savile, Marquis of, 1633-1695

EBook No.: 35708

Published: Mar 29, 2011

Downloads: 67

Language: English

Subject: Charles II, King of England, 1630-1685 -- Early works to 1800

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.