Cavalier
The Story Of A 17th Century Playboy
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Faber & Faber
Published:4th Sep '08
£14.99
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Cavalier by Lucy Worsley tells the story of William Cavendish, a 17th-century playboy in the court of Charles I - a world packed with conspiracy, sexual intrigue and gossip.
William Cavendish, courageous, cultured and passionate about women, embodies the popular image of a cavalier. Famously defeated at the Battle of Marston Moor in 1644, he went into a long and miserable continental exile before returning to England in triumph on the restoration of King Charles II to the throne in 1660.
William Cavendish, courageous, cultured and passionate about women, embodies the popular image of a cavalier. Famously defeated at the Battle of Marston Moor in 1644, he went into a long and miserable continental exile before returning to England in triumph on the restoration of King Charles II to the throne in 1660.
Lucy Worsley brings to life a fascinating household of the 17th century, painting a picture of conspiracy, sexual intrigue, clandestine marriage and gossip. From Ben Jonson and Van Dyck to a savage, knife-wielding master-cook, Cavalier is a brilliant illumination of the stately home in England and all its many colourful inhabitants.
ISBN: 9780571227044
Dimensions: 198mm x 130mm x 21mm
Weight: 288g
368 pages
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