The King's revenge : Charles II and the greatest manhunt in British history
Jordan, Don, 1948-2013
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When Charles I was executed, his son Charles II made it his mission to search out retribution, producing the biggest manhunt Britain had ever seen. Don Jordan and Michael Walsh bring this astonishing story vividly to life in an engrossing, bloody tale of plots, spies, betrayal, fear and ambition.
Main title:
The King's revenge : Charles II and the greatest manhunt in British history / Don Jordan and Michael Walsh.
Author:
Jordan, Don, 1948-, authorWalsh, Michael, author
Imprint:
London : Abacus, 2013.
Collation:
383 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (black and white) ; 20 cm
Notes:
Originally published: London: Little, Brown, 2012.Includes bibliographical references and index.
Audience:
Specialized.
ISBN:
9780349123769 (pbk)
Dewey class:
941'.062
Language:
English
Subject:
Charles I, King of England, 1600-1649 -- Death and burialCharles II, King of England, 1630-1685Regicides -- England -- History -- 17th centuryTrials (Treason) -- Great Britain -- History -- 17th centuryHistoryHistoryGreat Britain -- History -- Puritan Revolution, 1642-1660Great Britain -- History -- Charles II, 1660-1685
BRN:
244628