Eikon Basilike: The Portraiture Of His Sacred Majesty In His Solitudes And Sufferings (1824) - Paperback

Eikon Basilike: The Portraiture Of His Sacred Majesty In His Solitudes And Sufferings (1824) is a book written by Philip A. Knachel. The book is a detailed account of the life and sufferings of King Charles I of England, who was executed in 1649. The title of the book, Eikon Basilike, means ""Royal Image"" in Greek, and refers to a book that was allegedly written by Charles I himself during his imprisonment. The book is divided into chapters that cover different aspects of Charles I's life, including his upbringing, his marriage, his reign, and his trial and execution. The author also includes letters and other documents that shed light on the events of Charles I's life. The book is written in a scholarly style and is intended for readers who are interested in English history and the monarchy.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.