Charles II and the Duke of Buckingham: the merry monarch & the aristocratic rogue
by Hanrahan, David C.
Material type: BookPublisher: Sutton 2006ISBN: 9780750939164; 0750939168.Classification number: 920 CHASubject(s): Charles King of England 1630-1685 -- Friends and associates | Buckingham Duke of 1628-1687 | Great Britain -- Kings and rulers -- Biography | Great Britain -- History -- Charles II, 1660-1685 | Great Britain -- Courts and courtiers -- BiographySubject: This volume paints a picture of friendship, exile, betrayal, murder, adultery and scandal in royal and courtly circles. Buckingham was brought up in court with the two kings, James II and Charles II. The author examines why Charles remained true to his childhood friend despite Buckingham's ingratitude.Item type | Current library | Collection | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Book - Adult Hardback | Reserve Collection | Adult Non-Fiction | 920 CHA (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | 002448388X |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 241-243) and index
This volume paints a picture of friendship, exile, betrayal, murder, adultery and scandal in royal and courtly circles. Buckingham was brought up in court with the two kings, James II and Charles II. The author examines why Charles remained true to his childhood friend despite Buckingham's ingratitude.
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