The Escape of Charles II
Author | : Richard Ollard |
Publisher | : Constable |
Total Pages | : 160 |
Release | : 2002 |
ISBN-10 | : 1841195170 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781841195179 |
Rating | : 4/5 (70 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Escape of Charles II written by Richard Ollard and published by Constable. This book was released on 2002 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The definitive account of six fateful weeks in British history; Charles II's escape after the Battle of Worcester in 1651 is an extraordinary tale of adventure and suspense. This new edition of Richard Ollard's classic book vividly reconstructs the six weeks during which the King was on the run. His great determination and good humour through it all won the admiration of many who risked their lives to aid him. Tremendously readable, fast-paced and a fascinating view of life in seventeenth-century England.