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To Catch a King: Charles II's Great Escape

by Charles Spencer
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To Catch a King: Charles II's Great Escape
To Catch a King: Charles II's Great Escape

Dramatic royal evasion during England’s tumultuous era.

"To Catch a King" tells a riveting historical tale of survival and cunning. If you're fascinated by royal history and tales of narrow escapes, this insightful account of Charles II's flight after the Battle of Worcester will keep you on the edge of your seat. Earl Charles Spencer's narrative brings to life a tense chapter in British history with a detail and vigor that's usually reserved for thrillers.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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To Catch a King: Charles II's Great Escape

by Charles Spencer
$17.90 Now $12.90 Save 28%
Compare to estimated retail price: S$40.12  

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ISBN: 9780008153632
Authors: Charles Spencer
Publisher: HARPER COLLINS
Date of Publication: 2017-01-01
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Personal Development, History, Biographies & Memoirs
Related Topics: War, Biography Memoir, Historical, Biography, World History, European History
Goodreads rating: 4.04
(rated by 798 readers)

Description

How did the most wanted man in the country outwit the greatest manhunt in British history? King Charles I was beheaded in 1649, outside his palace of Whitehall. When his eldest son, Charles, returned in 1651 to fight for his throne, he was crushed by the might of Cromwell’s armies at the battle of Worcester. Expecting to meet the fate of his father, Charles fled for his life. From hiding in an oak tree to traveling as one half of an eloping couple and observing celebrations of his rumored demise, he relied on grit, fortitude, and good luck to survive. In this gripping, action-packed, true adventure story, bestselling author Charles Spencer draws on extensive archive material, Pepys’s account, and many others to retell the epic adventure of Charles II. 'A wonderful tale … Spencer tells it with journalistic flair.' - The Times 'A book of quite extraordinary period atmosphere, the most diligent research, and an appropriately cracking pace.' - Sunday Express
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Dramatic royal evasion during England’s tumultuous era.

"To Catch a King" tells a riveting historical tale of survival and cunning. If you're fascinated by royal history and tales of narrow escapes, this insightful account of Charles II's flight after the Battle of Worcester will keep you on the edge of your seat. Earl Charles Spencer's narrative brings to life a tense chapter in British history with a detail and vigor that's usually reserved for thrillers.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.