The life and times of George Villiers, duke of Buckingham, Volume 2 (of 3): From original and authentic sourcesThomson, A. T., Mrs.
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The life and times of George Villiers, duke of Buckingham, Volume 2 (of 3): From original and authentic sources
Thomson, A. T., Mrs.
Buckingham, George Villiers, Duke of, 1592-1628
“Here are two more goodly volumes on the English Court; volumes full
of new sayings, pictures, anecdotes, and scenes. The Duke of
Buckingham travels over nine years of English history. But what
years those were, from 1811 to 1820! What events at home and abroad
they bore to the great bourne!--from the accession of the Regent to
power to the death of George III.--including the fall of Perceval;
the invasion of Russia, and the war in Spain; the battles of
Salamanca and Borodino; the fire of Moscow; the retreat of Napoleon;
the conquest of Spain; the surrender of Napoleon; the return from
Elba; the Congress of Vienna; the Hundred Days; the crowning carnage
of Waterloo; the exile to St. Helena; the return of the Bourbons;
the settlement of Europe; the public scandals at the English Court;
the popular discontent, and the massacre of Peterloo! On many parts
of this story the documents published by the Duke of Buckingham cast
new jets of light, clearing up much secret history. Old stories are
confirmed--new traits of character are brought out. In short, many
new and pleasant additions are made to our knowledge of those
times.”--_Athenæum._
“Invaluable, as showing the true light in which many of the
stirring events of the Regency are to be viewed. The lovers of
Court gossip will also find not a little for their edification and
amusement.”--_Literary Gazette._
“These volumes cover a complete epoch, the period of the Regency--a
period of large and stirring English history. To the Duke of
Buckingham, who thus, out of his family archives, places within our
reach authentic and exceedingly minute pictures of the governors of
England, we owe grateful acknowledgements. His papers abound in
fresh lights on old topics, and in new illustrations and anecdotes.
The intrinsic value of the letters is enhanced by the judicious
setting of the explanatory comment that accompanies them, which is
put together with much care and honesty.”--_Examiner._
=MEMOIRS OF THE COURT AND CABINETS OF GEORGE THE THIRD=, FROM
ORIGINAL FAMILY DOCUMENTS. By the DUKE OF BUCKINGHAM AND
CHANDOS, K.G., &c. THE THIRD AND FOURTH VOLUMES, comprising the
period from 1800 to 1810 and completing this important work.
8vo., with Portraits. 30s. bound.
“The present volumes exhibit the same features as the former portion
of the series. The general reader is entertained, and the reader for
historical purposes is enlightened. Of their value and importance,
there cannot be two opinions.”--_Athenæum._
“These volumes comprehend a period the most important in the
events relating to our domestic affairs and foreign relations to
be found in the British annals; told, not only by eye-witnesses,
but by the very men who put them in motion. The volumes now
published immeasurably exceed their predecessors in interest and
importance. They must find a place in the library of every English
gentleman.”--_Standard._
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