02383cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000370011324501180015026400510026830000470031933600260036633700260039233800360041850000310045450801850048552012540067053400450192465300520196985600430202199900170206454286UtSlPG20260610134242.0mcr n260607r2017||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDA1 aThomson, A. T., Mrs.,d1797-186214aThe life and times of George Villiers, duke of Buckingham, Volume 1 (of 3) :bFrom original and authentic sources 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2017  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2017-03-06  aProduced by KD Weeks, MWS and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
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Internet Archive)  a"The Life and Times of George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham, Volume 1" by Mrs. Thomson is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The work explores the life of George Villiers, an influential figure during the reigns of James I and Charles I, highlighting his rapid rise from humble beginnings to become a favored courtier and the duke with substantial power and influence. The narrative likely delves into the complex political landscape of early 17th-century England against the backdrop of Villiers's personal life.  At the start of the memoir, the author sets the stage by contrasting the conditions in England at the ascension of James I with those at the end of Elizabeth I's reign. Detailed attention is given to Villiers's early life, his family background, and the socio-political atmosphere that facilitated his accession to power. We learn of his significant qualities, such as his charm and courtly grace, which would eventually captivate King James I. The initial chapters indicate that the book will thoroughly examine Villiers's experiences and influences, as well as the elite societal dynamics of the time, all integral to understanding his character and historical impact. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aBuckingham, George Villiers, Duke of, 1592-162840uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54286  c95120d95120