The 17th century was an age of allegory, says Keay, in which human relationships were articulated in physical gestures and modes of behavior that were not straight-forward representations of power. She describes how Charles Stuart (1630-85) went about it, as English prince and king. Currently the Properties Presentation Director at English Heritage, she is also known for her appearances on British television. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)