1694 Eikon Basilike Trial of King Charles I of English
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1694 Eikon Basilike Trial of King Charles I of English Civil War John Gauden
“I intended not only to oblige my friends, but Mine enemies also”
― John Gauden, Eikon Basilike
The autobiography of King Charles I of England was published shortly after he was executed following the English Civil War. Known as ‘Eikon Basilike,’ this diary gives light to the life of the king, as well as prayers, and secrets of the English military that was led into the Civil War. While it is not certain that Charles I was the author or not, it is recognized as a work of Royalist propaganda and quite popular, even though it was highly disapproved of.
According to Madan,
“This is a malignant attack on Charles II, of unknown authorship, representing him as a Roman Catholic throughout. There are seventy-seven chapters, caricaturing the 'Eikon' and dealing with various episodes in the King's career, some of which have mock prayers at the end.”
This 1694 printing features the expected allegorical frontispiece which depict Charles I as a Christian martyr.
Item number: #5312
Price: $499
GAUDEN, John
Eikon basilike deutera. The pourtraicture of his sacred majesty King Charles II. With his reasons for turning Roman Catholick; published by K. James
London : printed in the year 1694.
Details:
Collation: Complete with all pages
xvi, 320
References: Wing E 312; Madan 132; ESTC R 14898
Language: English
Binding: Leather; tight & secure
Apparent water damage
Size: ~7in X 4.5in (18cm x 12cm)
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5312
“I intended not only to oblige my friends, but Mine enemies also”
― John Gauden, Eikon Basilike
The autobiography of King Charles I of England was published shortly after he was executed following the English Civil War. Known as ‘Eikon Basilike,’ this diary gives light to the life of the king, as well as prayers, and secrets of the English military that was led into the Civil War. While it is not certain that Charles I was the author or not, it is recognized as a work of Royalist propaganda and quite popular, even though it was highly disapproved of.
According to Madan,
“This is a malignant attack on Charles II, of unknown authorship, representing him as a Roman Catholic throughout. There are seventy-seven chapters, caricaturing the 'Eikon' and dealing with various episodes in the King's career, some of which have mock prayers at the end.”
This 1694 printing features the expected allegorical frontispiece which depict Charles I as a Christian martyr.
Item number: #5312
Price: $499
GAUDEN, John
Eikon basilike deutera. The pourtraicture of his sacred majesty King Charles II. With his reasons for turning Roman Catholick; published by K. James
London : printed in the year 1694.
Details:
Collation: Complete with all pages
xvi, 320
References: Wing E 312; Madan 132; ESTC R 14898
Language: English
Binding: Leather; tight & secure
Apparent water damage
Size: ~7in X 4.5in (18cm x 12cm)
Our Guarantee:
Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide.
Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation!
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