George Villiers, Second Duke Of Buckingham, 1628-1687

A Study In The History Of The Restoration

von Winifred Lady Burghclere

448 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

""George Villiers, Second Duke Of Buckingham, 1628-1687: A Study In The History Of The Restoration"" by Winifred Lady Burghclere is a comprehensive biography of one of the most controversial figures of the Restoration period in England. George Villiers, Second Duke of Buckingham, was a powerful and influential courtier, politician, and patron of the arts, who played a key role in the politics and culture of his time.The book covers Buckingham's life and career from his early years as a royal favorite and protege of King Charles I, through his exile during the English Civil War, his return to England and rise to power during the Restoration, and his eventual downfall and death. Lady Burghclere draws on a wide range of primary sources, including letters, diaries, and official documents, as well as secondary sources, to provide a detailed and nuanced portrait of Buckingham and the world in which he lived.The book explores Buckingham's complex relationships with the royal family, his involvement in political intrigues and scandals, and his patronage of writers, artists, and musicians such as John Dryden, William Wycherley, and Henry Purcell. Lady Burghclere also examines Buckingham's personal life, including his marriages, his mistresses, and his reputation as a libertine and a duelist.Overall, ""George Villiers, Second Duke Of Buckingham, 1628-1687: A Study In The History Of The Restoration"" provides a fascinating and in-depth look at one of the most colorful and controversial figures of 17th century England, and sheds new light on the political, social, and cultural history of the Restoration period.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.

• Themen: Biographie, Literatur und Literaturwissenschaft Biografien und Sachliteratur Allgemein Historisch, politisch, militärisch
• ISBN: 9781432642556
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 01.06.2007
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC