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100 1 _aHalifax, George Savile, Marquis of,
_d1633-1695
245 1 2 _aA Character of King Charles the Second :
_bAnd Political, Moral and Miscellaneous Thoughts and Reflections
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2011
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2011-03-29
508 _aE-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/)
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aCharles II, King of England, 1630-1685 -- Early works to 1800
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/35708
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