Isbn: 9781334076671 - a memoir of barbara, duchess of cleveland (classic reprint) (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book provides a detailed biography of Barbara Villiers, Duchess of Cleveland, one of the most notorious and influential women in the court of King Charles II. The author has used extensive research, including letters and other contemporary sources, to create a vivid portrait of a woman who was both beautiful and ambitious, and who played a significant role in English history. The book explores the Duchess's early life, her marriage to Roger Palmer, and her subsequent affair with the King, which began in 1660. It also discusses her role in the court, her relationships with other courtiers, and her eventual downfall. The author argues that the Duchess was a complex and contradictory figure, who was both admired and reviled during her lifetime. She was a woman of great beauty and intelligence, but she was also ruthless and ambitious. She used her relationship with the King to advance her own interests, and she was often accused of using her influence to corrupt the court. The book concludes by discussing the Duchess's legacy. She was a controversial figure in her own time, and her reputation has remained controversial ever since. However, this book argues that she was also a significant figure in English history, and that her story is an important one to tell. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…