30 - Charles II by Osmund Airy

25/07/2025 17 min
30 - Charles II by Osmund Airy

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Dive into the intriguing life of the cheerfully notorious monarch, Charles II, through this captivating book. Despite his self-proclaimed ugliness, Charless imaginative prowess, innate ability to perceive character, and statecraft mastery, as described by Airy, allowed him to skillfully navigate both political opponents and faithful followers. However, his moral indifference eventually led to the overpowering influence of French gold in English politics, sparking parliamentary divisions and courtly conspiracies that culminated in the tragic judicial killings of the Popish Plot. Unearth the fascinating and controversial reign of Charles II in this comprehensive resource. (Summary by Pamela Nagami, M.D.)