The Pourtrature of His Sacred Majestie in His Solitudes and Sufferings, more commonly know as the Eikon Basilike, was an autobiography attributed to King Charles I of England (1600-1649). It was published ten days after the King was beheaded by Parliament in the aftermath of the English Civil War. It provides a fascinating look at English politics and history, biography and representation, printing, and the power of a text over time.
This guide provides an overview of the editions and resources on the Eikon Basilike and related materials held in the Literature and Rare Books collection in Special Collections and University Archives at the University of Maryland. For more information about our holdings, contact us!
