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Title:
The life and times of George Villiers, duke of Buckingham, Volume 3 (of 3)
From original and authentic sources
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Produced by KD Weeks, MWS, Bryan Ness and the Online
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Summary: "The Life and Times of George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham, Volume 3" by Mrs. Thomson is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book provides a detailed chronicling of the life and political career of George Villiers, who rose to prominence during the reign of King Charles I of England, exploring his impact on various historical events, particularly his military undertakings and political struggles. The opening of this volume sets the stage for Buckingham's troubled tenure, marked by his unpopularity and the political turmoil surrounding his appointment as Chancellor following the death of the Earl of Suffolk. As debates raged in Parliament and public sentiment turned against him, Buckingham sought to assert his influence while preparing for military action in France. The narrative introduces significant characters and events, such as Buckingham's fraught relationship with King Charles I, his attempts to quell dissent, and a burgeoning war with France, all serving to highlight the complexities of Buckingham's political maneuvering amidst mounting challenges both at home and in military endeavors. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 62.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Thomson, A. T., Mrs., 1797-1862
EBook No.: 54288
Published: Mar 6, 2017
Downloads: 243
Language: English
Subject: Buckingham, George Villiers, Duke of, 1592-1628
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
The life and times of George Villiers, duke of Buckingham, Volume 3 (of 3)
From original and authentic sources
Credits:
Produced by KD Weeks, MWS, Bryan Ness and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "The Life and Times of George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham, Volume 3" by Mrs. Thomson is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book provides a detailed chronicling of the life and political career of George Villiers, who rose to prominence during the reign of King Charles I of England, exploring his impact on various historical events, particularly his military undertakings and political struggles. The opening of this volume sets the stage for Buckingham's troubled tenure, marked by his unpopularity and the political turmoil surrounding his appointment as Chancellor following the death of the Earl of Suffolk. As debates raged in Parliament and public sentiment turned against him, Buckingham sought to assert his influence while preparing for military action in France. The narrative introduces significant characters and events, such as Buckingham's fraught relationship with King Charles I, his attempts to quell dissent, and a burgeoning war with France, all serving to highlight the complexities of Buckingham's political maneuvering amidst mounting challenges both at home and in military endeavors. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 62.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Thomson, A. T., Mrs., 1797-1862
EBook No.: 54288
Published: Mar 6, 2017
Downloads: 243
Language: English
Subject: Buckingham, George Villiers, Duke of, 1592-1628
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.