Author | : Katherine Thomson |
File Size | : 52,7 Mb |
Publisher | : HURST AND BLACKETT, PUBLISHERS |
Language | : English |
Release Date | : 19 May 2024 |
ISBN | : 978186723xxxx |
Pages | : 89 pages |
The life and times of George Villiers duke of Buckingham Vol 1 of 3 by Katherine Thomson Book PDF Summary
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.