2006, ISBN: 9780750939164

Gloucestershire, Sutton, 246 p. Original cloth with dust jacket. From the library of Prof. Wolfgang Haase, long-time editor of ANRW and the International Journal of the Classical Traditio… Mehr…

Gloucestershire, Sutton, 246 p. Original cloth with dust jacket. From the library of Prof. Wolfgang Haase, long-time editor of ANRW and the International Journal of the Classical Tradition (IJCT). - In very good condition. - Content: The story of the unique relationship between Charles 11 and George Villiers, 2nd Duke of Buckingham, is one of the most entertaining and shocking royal friendships, yet it has received scant attention. David C. Hanrahan?s new book paints a vivid picture of friendship, betrayal, murder, adultery and scandal. The young Buckingham was brought up at court with two future kings, Charles II and James II, after his father, a favourite of James I, was assassinated. Buckingham developed a close relationship with Charles, sharing his exile during Cromwell?s rule, and influencing ?the young king with very ill principles?. In adult life, their relationship became much more tempestuous with Buckingham ultimately deserting Charles in exile and returning to England to marry. After the Restoration their friendship was renewed and Buckingham even carried the orb at Charles?s coronation. However, Buckingham?s exploits continued to cause friction. Charles pardoned him when he inflicted a fatal wound on the husband of his lover but threw him into the Tower of London for committing treason by having the king?s horoscope cast. Charles remained largely true to his childhood friend, although he did use Buckingham to deflect criticism from his own policies; most notably when Buckingham?s public negotiation of the Treaty of Dover with France unwittingly masked the infamous secret treaty Charles had already agreed. Buckingham outraged and entertained, fascinated and irritated Charles, why was both forgiving and a little exploitative. David C. Hanrahan tells an engrossing and rumbustious story and explores the power of the royal favourite. ISBN 9780750939164England 2006, [PU: Sutton Publishing]<

ISBN: 9780750939164

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 I… Mehr…

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. Media > Book, [PU: Sutton Publishing]<