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
Total Pages: 81
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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.

The Correspondence of Elizabeth Stuart, Queen of Bohemia

The Correspondence of Elizabeth Stuart, Queen of Bohemia
Author: Elisabeth (Pfalz, Kurfürstin, 1596-1662)
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages: 1021
Release: 2011
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 0199551073

The first complete edition of Elizabeth Stuart's letters ever published. Volume I covers the years between 1603 and 1631: Elizabeth's life as princess and consort, charting her transformation from political ingenue to independent stateswoman.