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Charles II and the Duke of Buckingham

The Merry Monarch and the Aristocratic Rogue

David C Hanrahan author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:The History Press Ltd

Published:20th Apr '06

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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.

ISBN: 9780750939164

Dimensions: 197mm x 156mm x 10mm

Weight: 450g

256 pages