Charles II and the Duke of Buckingham David C Hanrahan

Name: Charles II and the Duke of Buckingham By David C Hanrahan
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Charles II and the Duke of Buckingham by David C Hanrahan

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Buckingham was brought up in court with the two kings, James II and Charles II. David Hanrahan investigates why Charles remained true to his childhood friend despite Buckingham's ingratitude.

Charles II and the Duke of Buckingham Summary

Charles II and the Duke of Buckingham: The Merry Monarch and the Aristocratic Rogue by David C Hanrahan

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.

About David C Hanrahan

David Hanrahan is a headteacher and lecturer in the philosophy of education at the University of Ireland, Galway. His previous book Colonel Blood: The Man Who Stole the Crown Jewels (Sutton 2003) was very well received, and was described in BBC History Magazine as a 'thundering book story'.

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Sku

GOR004674879

ISBN 13

9780750939164

ISBN 10

0750939168

Title

Charles II and the Duke of Buckingham: The Merry Monarch and the Aristocratic Rogue by David C Hanrahan

Author

David C Hanrahan

Condition

Used - Good

Binding type

Hardback

Publisher

The History Press Ltd

Year published

20060420

Number of pages

256

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