Summary
THERE are probably two things which most people know about King Charles II.
Firstly, his triumphant return to England after the death of Oliver Cromwell restored the monarchy and banished po-faced Puritan rule. Secondly, his embrace of the good life (including embracing a good many lively mistresses) and a hedonistic court earned him the nickname of The Merrie Monarch.See the full content of this document
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Merrie Monarch Who Became the People's King
But, as with most things in life, the reality is somewhat more complicated and much more interesting.
Not only did Charles trounce England's rS epublicans, but he then...See the full content of this document
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