The king's bed : sex, power and the court of Charles II
Jordan, Don2015
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Charles II spent most of his wealth and his intellect on gaining and keeping the company of women, from the lowest sections of society such as the actress Nell Gwyn to the aristocratic Louise de Kérouaille. Some of Charles' women played their part in the affairs of state, colouring the way the nation was run. Don Jordan and Michael Walsh take us inside Charles' palace, where we will meet court favourites, amusing confidants, advisors jockeying for political power, mistresses past and present as well as key figures in his inner circle such as his 'pimpmasters' and his personal pox doctor.
Main title:
The king's bed : sex, power and the court of Charles II / Don Jordan and Michael Walsh.
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Imprint:
London : Little, Brown, 2015.
Collation:
354 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (colour) ; 24 cm
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9781408704882 (hbk)
Language:
English
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BRN:
245847
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