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Charles I's Art Collection
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Charles I's Art Collection
Examines the 17th Century King's art collection as his greatest accomplishment.
2,250 words (approx. 9 pages) |
8 sources |
1999
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"Charles I (r. 1625-49) was a poor statesman whose deep belief in the divine right of kings was adhered to with a stubbornness that eventually led him to the scaffold. His single greatest accomplishment, his art collection, was assembled in the service of that ideal notion of kingship and it was not allowed to stand as his memorial. Charles managed the kingdom badly, was a poor diplomat and politician, provided unsound leadership, and refused to recognize the implacable nature of changes in society. The arena in which he did excel was that of display. Despite the rebellions, the civil wars, the foreign wars, the struggles with Parliament, and, most of all, the stricken economy, Charles' reign was marked by splendid entertainments, costly show, and the assembling of one of the finest art collections in Europe. When added to the perception of Charles' popish tendencies, his.."More papers on Charles I's Art Collection:
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"Charles I's Art Collection" 15 January 2012. Web. 12 Feb. 2012. <http://www.academon.com/Essay-Charles-I's-Art-Collection/13701>
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