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Bezig met laden... The King's Bed: Ambition and Intimacy in the Court of Charles II (editie 2016)door Don Jordan (Auteur)
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To refer to the private life of Charles II is to abuse the adjective. His personal life was anything but private. His amorous liaisons were largely conducted in royal palaces surrounded by friends, courtiers and literally hundreds of servants and soldiers. Gossip radiated throughout the kingdom. Charles spent most of his wealth and his intellect on gaining and keeping the company of women, from the lowest sections of society such as the actress Nell Gwyn to the aristocratic Louise de Kérouaille. Some of Charles' women played their part in the affairs of state, colouring the way the nation was run. Don Jordan and Michael Walsh take us inside Charles' palace, where we will meet court favourites, amusing confidants, advisors jockeying for political power, mistresses past and present as well as key figures in his inner circle such as his 'pimpmasters' and his personal pox doctor. The astonishing private life of Charles II reveals much about the man he was and why he lived and ruled as he did. The King's Bed tells the compelling story of a king ruled by his passion. Geen bibliotheekbeschrijvingen gevonden. |
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Google Books — Bezig met laden... GenresDewey Decimale Classificatie (DDC)941.066092History and Geography Europe British Isles Historical periods of British Isles 1603-1714, House of Stuart and Commonwealth periods 1660-1685, Reign of Charles II, Restoration History, geographic treatment, biography BiographyLC-classificatieWaarderingGemiddelde:
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King Charles II liked sex of that there is no doubt and this book goes into detail on Charles' numerous affairs and his long list of progeny. At times portrayed as a sad sack, being taken advantage of by his numerous mistresses and courtiers
The books is termed a historical work but reads more like a sordid novel. Definitely not written in a very academic manner. But, the author does make it an easy read so if you want to know more about Charles II and his love life, this is a good read for you. ( )