02380cam a22003013u 4500 6659 UtSlPG 20260610133155.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 DA Abbott, Jacob, 1803-1879 History of King Charles the Second of England Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2004 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2004-10-01 Mary Wampler, Tiffany Vergon, Charles Aldarondo, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team "History of King Charles the Second of England" by Jacob Abbott is a historical account penned in the mid-19th century. The narrative chronicles the tumultuous life and reign of King Charles II, focusing on his early years, family dynamics, and the broader historical context of his ascension to the throne amid political strife. The book delves not only into the character of Charles himself but also into the significant figures surrounding him, including his mother, Queen Henrietta Maria, highlighting the personal and political challenges they faced. At the start of the narrative, the author establishes the grim backdrop of King Charles II's lineage, detailing the harrowing fate of his father, Charles I, who was executed amid civil war. It paints an early picture of Charles II's childhood, marked by instability and peril, as he grew up in exile and faced opposition from Parliament and the populace due to his family's Catholic ties. The opening chapters discuss his mother, Henrietta Maria's, struggles to raise her children amidst political intrigue and public hostility, setting a dramatic stage for the complex interplay of familial loyalty and the quest for power that would shape Charles II's eventual reign. This provides insight into the character of Charles II and the broader societal context of England during a time of great upheaval. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Charles II, King of England, 1630-1685 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/6659 48655 48655