Philip Gibbs

The Romance Of George Villiers

First Duke Of Buckingham, And Some Men And Women Of The Stuart Court (1908)

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Produktbeschreibung

The Romance of George Villiers: First Duke of Buckingham, and Some Men and Women of the Stuart Court is a historical biography written by Philip Gibbs and published in 1908. The book chronicles the life of George Villiers, a prominent figure in the court of King James I of England, who rose to become the first Duke of Buckingham. The biography delves into Villiers' personal life, including his romantic relationships and political ambitions, and explores the intrigues and scandals that surrounded him during his time in power. Additionally, the book provides insight into the broader cultural and political context of the Stuart court, introducing readers to a cast of colorful characters and exploring the complex relationships between them. Overall, The Romance of George Villiers offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of 17th-century English politics and society, as well as the life of one of its most influential figures.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 484
• Erscheinungstermin: 26. November 2008
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 26mm
• Gewicht: 695g
• ISBN-13: 9781437331790
• ISBN-10: 1437331793
• Artikelnr.: 25878022

Autorenporträt

British writer and war reporter Philip Gibbs (1877-1962) is most known for his coverage of World War I. Later, he worked for the Daily Telegraph and the Daily Express after beginning his career as a correspondent for the Daily Chronicle. He was embedded with British forces and covered the main engagements on the Western Front throughout the conflict. As many people read and admired his reporting, he was given the Order of the British Empire in 1918. During the war, Gibbs continued to work as a writer and published numerous books, including "The Soul of the War" and "Realities of War," on his experiences there. He worked as a foreign correspondent as well, reporting on things like the Nuremberg trials and the Spanish Civil War. Over his career, Gibbs wrote to several periodicals and was a prolific writer. He received an honorary doctorate from the University of Birmingham and was a member of the Royal Society of Literature. At the age of 85, he passed away in 1962.