Nelson, Holly Faith
Eikon Basilike
- ISBN 13:
- 9781551115948
- author:
- Nelson, Holly Faith
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Broadview Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2005
- Pages:
- 334
- Genre:
- 17th Century Literature - History And Criticism
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Eikon Basilike with selections from Eikonoklastes is a collection of writings published in 1649, which defends the motivations and actions of King Charles I prior to and during the British civil wars. This edition includes nine chapters of Milton's response to Eikon Basilike, known as Eikonoklastes. The work presents two sides of the conflict: the king's perspective, as presented in Eikon Basilike, and Milton's republican critique, as expressed in Eikonoklastes. The Broadview Press edition provides a critical introduction that explores the publication history and ongoing debates about the work and its authorship, while also offering a selection of historical documents and contemporary responses to Eikon Basilike. This edition includes a range of supplementary materials, including accounts of the king's trial and scaffold speech, which provide valuable context for understanding the complex events leading up to the execution.