Court Beauties Of Old Whitehall: Historiettes Of The Restoration (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162938684)

""Court Beauties of Old Whitehall: Historiettes of the Restoration"" by W.R.H. Trowbridge is a historical book that takes readers on a journey through the court of King Charles II in 17th century England. The book focuses on the lives and stories of the women who were considered the most beautiful and influential members of the court, known as the ""court beauties."" These women included Barbara Villiers, Louise de Keroualle, and Nell Gwynn, among others. The book explores their relationships with the king, their rivalries with each other, and the scandals and intrigues that surrounded them. The author uses historical documents and accounts to paint a vivid picture of life at the court of Old Whitehall during the Restoration period. The book is a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era of English history and will appeal to readers interested in history, politics, and the lives of powerful women.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: W. R. H. Trowbridge
ISBN-10: 1162938684
ISBN-13: 9781162938684
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 388
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.14lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.80d