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100 1 _aThomson, A. T., Mrs.,
_d1797-1862
245 1 4 _aThe life and times of George Villiers, duke of Buckingham, Volume 1 (of 3) :
_bFrom original and authentic sources
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2017
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2017-03-06
508 _aProduced by KD Weeks, MWS and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aBuckingham, George Villiers, Duke of, 1592-1628
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54286
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