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The king's bed : sex and power in the court of Charles II /

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. Cha...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Jordan, Don (Author), Walsh, Michael (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Pegasus Books, 2016.
Edition:First Pegasus Books hardcover edition.
Subjects:
Charles > II, > King of England, > 1630-1685.
Charles > II, > King of England, > 1630-1685 > Relations with women.
Great Britain > History > Charles II, 1660-1685.
Great Britain > Kings and rulers > Biography.
Biographies.
Table of Contents:
  • The last soirĂ©e
  • The making of a prince
  • Exile and first love
  • The fugitive
  • The life of an exiled king
  • Restoration
  • The bride's price
  • The dissolute court
  • Married life
  • Illness, plague and fire
  • Rivalry and betrayal
  • Entrances and exits
  • Theatrical acts
  • A secret pact
  • The French rival
  • A spy in the bed
  • A sensational encounter with the past
  • Plots and alarms
  • Death of the king.