A Character of King Charles the Second: And Political, Moral and Miscellaneous Thoughts and Reflections
1750
A Character of King Charles the Second: And Political, Moral and Miscellaneous Thoughts and Reflections
George Savile, Marquis of Halifax
1750
Published in 1750, 'A Character of King Charles the Second' by George Savile, Marquis of Halifax, offers a detailed character study of King Charles II, focusing on his religious beliefs, personal conduct, and socio-political behavior. The text explores how early adversity influenced Charles's departure from Protestantism and his inclination towards pleasure over steadfast belief. Notable for its insights into the complexities of royal conduct and political philosophy, this work serves as a significant historical account of the king's character and the implications of his actions on his reign and legacy.
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“Formality is sufficiently revenged upon the world for being so unreasonably laughed at; it is destroyed, it is true, but it hath the spiteful satisfaction of seeing everything destroyed with it.””
— George Savile, Marquis of Halifax
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