Boscobel / Or, The History of his Sacred Majesties most Miraculous Preservation After the Battle of Worcester, 3. Sept. 1651

Name: Boscobel / Or, The History of his Sacred Majesties most Miraculous Preservation After the Battle of Worcester, 3. Sept. 1651
Author: Thomas Blount

By Thomas Blount

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An eyewitness narrative recounts a deposed monarch's peril after a decisive defeat, his concealment in a woodland oak and at a country house, the shelter and disguises provided by loyal rural retainers and families, and the secret journeys that carried him to exile. The account emphasizes miraculous preservation and divine providence, the instability of earthly power, and the devotion of ordinary people; it unfolds as a chronological sequence of episodes detailing hiding places, close escapes, and the practical measures used to evade capture.

About the Author

Thomas Blount

Thomas Blount was an English author known for his historical writings during the 17th century. His notable work, "Boscobel: Or, The History of His Sacred Majesty's Most Miraculous Preservation After the Battle of Worcester, 3. Sept. 1651," recounts the dramatic events surrounding King Charles II's escape following his defeat at the Battle of Worcester. Blount's narrative provides a vivid account of the royalist struggle and the king's remarkable journey to safety, reflecting the tumultuous political climate of his time. His contributions offer valuable insights into the Restoration period and the complexities of loyalty and survival in a divided England.