Charles II and the Duke of Buckingham
Author | : David C Hanrahan |
Publisher | : The History Press |
Total Pages | : 245 |
Release | : 2006-04-20 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780752494739 |
ISBN-13 | : 0752494732 |
Rating | : 4/5 (39 Downloads) |
Download or read book Charles II and the Duke of Buckingham written by David C Hanrahan and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2006-04-20 with total page 245 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.