Book Description

This book is a fascinating collection of poems and songs about the life and death of George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham. Villiers was a key figure in the court of King James I and his assassination by John Felton in 1628 shocked the nation. Written by Frederick William Fairholt, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the English court or the literature of the 17th century. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.