The Life and Times of George Villiers, duke of Buckingham Vol.2 (of 3)
The Life and Times of George Villiers, duke of Buckingham Vol.2 (of 3)

Author: Katherine Thomson

Publisher: HURST AND BLACKETT, PUBLISHERS

Published:

Total Pages: 81

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.

Bulletin
Bulletin

Author: Boston Public Library

Publisher:

Published: 1895

Total Pages: 416

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Quarterly accession lists; beginning with Apr. 1893, the bulletin is limited to "subject lists, special bibliographies, and reprints or facsimiles of original documents, prints and manuscripts in the Library," the accessions being recorded in a separate classified list, Jan.-Apr. 1893, a weekly bulletin Apr. 1893-Apr. 1894, as well as a classified list of later accessions in the last number published of the bulletin itself (Jan. 1896)

The Bookseller
The Bookseller

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Published: 1909

Total Pages: 1894

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