The King's Bed The King's Bed Sex, Power and the Court of Charles II Don Jordan ; Michael Walsh Abacus2016Paperback368pp Illustrated195x126mm 9781408704905 Product Code: 512376 Details Charles II was obsessed by women, and his conquests ranged across the classes, from the actress Nell Gwyn to the aristocrat Barbara Villiers. For the ... DetailsBackDetailsCharles II was obsessed by women, and his conquests ranged across the classes, from the actress Nell Gwyn to the aristocrat Barbara Villiers. For the first time, this revealing book places the king’s compulsive philandering at the centre of an account of his reign. Taking us behind the scenes, it introduces a colourful cast of court favourites, politicians and a parade of mistresses fighting for influence over a king ruled – and ruined – by his passions.See MoreSee Less Last few!publ £9.99now £4.99 Qty Qty123 Add to Basket CategoriesModern HistoryTagsBiographyBritish & Irish historyEarly modern history