Stubbornly clinging to power: The ultimate performance of British monarchy

Author: (English) Dilley, translated by Lu Xiaolin, Li Yongpeng
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: History is a complex entity forged from the shared crucible of human deeds, thoughts, and lifestyles. Beneath the dazzling surface of history, there often lie obscure and eerie scenes, bizarre alternative customs, and unspeakable terrifying conspiracies that are deliberately ignored in most textbooks but are indispensable for a more comprehensive understanding of historical truth. Dark History Scenes presents these hidden aspects of history in an engaging, illustrated format, covering various aspects such as politics, economics, culture, and customs, aiming to overturn simplistic explanations and reveal the undeniable yet lesser-known truths hidden beneath the historical shadows. This book is part of the series.
The best way to avoid the plague was to let children get infected first? The thief who stole the crown was even promoted and enriched? What was the truth behind the ghostly drummer's legend? The Stuart dynasty ruled England from 1603 to 1714, a period marked by the Civil War between Charles I and the Royalists, led by the Roundheads, which left England without a king for eleven years until Charles II's restoration in 1660. The Stuart era was also a time of intense conflict between Catholicism and Protestantism, influencing the succession of the monarchy, with events such as political murders involving gunpowder and the conspiracy of the "Firepan Exchange of the Heir." This period witnessed remarkable achievements, such as the physician Harvey discovering the principle of blood circulation through dissections, and the great writer Shakespeare composing timeless plays. However, it also saw devastating plagues and the Great Fire of London. This book vividly describes the brutal punishments of the Puritans, ghost stories during the plague, as well as delicious gingerbread recipes and glamorous makeup tips, offering a deeper understanding of the myriad bizarre and fascinating anecdotes of the Stuart era!