The life and times of George Villiers, duke of Buckingham Vol.3 (of 3)
The life and times of George Villiers, duke of Buckingham Vol.3 (of 3)

Author: Katherine Thomson

Publisher: HURST AND BLACKETT, PUBLISHERS

Published:

Total Pages: 72

ISBN-13:

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George Villiers, 1st Duke of Buckingham was an English courtier, statesman, and patron of the arts. He was a favourite of King James I of England. Despite a patchy political and military record, Buckingham remained at the height of royal favour for the first three years of the reign of King Charles I, until a disgruntled army-officer assassinated him.

Charles II and the Duke of Buckingham
Charles II and the Duke of Buckingham

Author: David C Hanrahan

Publisher: The History Press

Published: 2006-04-20

Total Pages: 245

ISBN-13: 0752494732

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Paints a picture of friendship, exile, betrayal, murder, adultery, infamy, alchemy and scandal in royal and courtly circles. Buckingham was brought up in court with the two kings, James II and Charles II - his own father. The author investigates why Charles remained true to his childhood friend despite Buckingham's ingratitude.

Stuart Style
Stuart Style

Author: Maria Hayward

Publisher: Yale University Press

Published: 2020-03-03

Total Pages: 370

ISBN-13: 0300240368

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Centering on five Stuart rulers, plus their royal courtiers and tailors, this is the first detailed study of elite men's clothing in 17th-century Scotland.