The Manner Of The Coronation Of King Charles The First Of England

The book ""The Manner Of The Coronation Of King Charles The First Of England: At Westminster, February 2, 1626"" by Christopher Wordsworth is a historical account of the coronation ceremony of King Charles I of England. The book provides a detailed description of the events that took place during the coronation ceremony held at Westminster Abbey on February 2, 1626.The author, Christopher Wordsworth, was a prominent scholar and clergyman who lived in the 19th century. He was also a descendant of the famous poet William Wordsworth. In this book, he draws on historical records and eyewitness accounts to provide a comprehensive and detailed description of the coronation ceremony.The book begins with an introduction that provides some background information on King Charles I and the significance of his coronation. It then goes on to describe the preparations that were made for the ceremony, including the construction of a special platform for the king and his attendants.The book then describes the procession that took place from the Palace of Westminster to Westminster Abbey, with the king riding in a magnificent chariot. Once inside the abbey, the ceremony began with the anointing of the king with holy oil, followed by the crowning and the presentation of various symbols of royal power.Throughout the book, Wordsworth provides detailed descriptions of the various rituals and ceremonies that took place during the coronation, as well as the various people involved in the ceremony, including the archbishop of Canterbury, the lord chancellor, and other members of the royal court.Overall, ""The Manner Of The Coronation Of King Charles The First Of England: At Westminster, February 2, 1626"" provides a fascinating glimpse into one of the most important events in English history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the English monarchy or the coronation ceremony itself.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.