A Character of King Charles the Second by Marquis of George Savile Halifax
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"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.)
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| Author | Halifax, George Savile, Marquis of, 1633-1695 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 03024017 |
| Title |
A Character of King Charles the Second And Political, Moral and Miscellaneous Thoughts and Reflections |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Bryan Ness and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (www.pgdp.net) from scanned images of public domain material generously made available by the Google Books Library Project (books.google.com/) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 75.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe |
| Subject | Charles II, King of England, 1630-1685 -- Early works to 1800 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 35708 |
| Release Date | Mar 29, 2011 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 326 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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