Explanatory Notes of a Pack of Cavalier Playing Cards, Temp. Charles II.

Edmund Goldsmid

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English

Anson Street Press
29 March 2025

British & Irish history; Political science & theory; Card games

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Dive into the tumultuous era of the English Commonwealth and the reign of Charles II with Edmund Goldsmid's ""Explanatory Notes of a Pack of Cavalier Playing Cards, Temp. Charles II: Forming a Complete Political Satire of the Commonwealth."" This unique historical document offers a fascinating glimpse into the political climate of 17th-century Great Britain through the clever guise of playing cards.

More than just a guide to card games, this book unveils a complete political satire meticulously woven into the symbolism and imagery of a standard deck. Explore the tensions between Cavalier and Commonwealth factions as expressed through witty commentary and pointed social critique. Goldsmid's insightful notes illuminate the historical context, making this a compelling resource for anyone interested in British history, political science, or the history of games. Discover a novel approach to understanding a pivotal period in European history with this carefully prepared republication.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

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By: Edmund Goldsmid
Imprint: Anson Street Press
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 1mm
Weight: 50g
ISBN: 9781023419666
ISBN 10: 1023419661
Pages: 24
Publication Date: 29 March 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active