History of England, Vol. 2 of 2 (Classic Reprint): Under the Duke of Buckingham and Charles I. 1624-1628: Under the Duke of Buckingham and Charles I. 1624-1628 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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The_Buckingham_and_Charles_I examines England’s political and foreign drama in the 1620s, centered on the shadow cast by Buckingham and the king’s evolving diplomacy.

Drawing on years of correspondence and state papers, this volume traces the arc from court intrigues to bold military ventures, including naval expeditions and the tense diplomacy with France, Spain, and Denmark. It weaves together the pressures of Parliament, the ambitions of courtiers, and the king’s attempts to steer a cautious path through European power politics.

• Detailed accounts of royal policy, court factions, and parliamentary responses.


• Depictions of key campaigns and their political consequences, such as the Isle of Rhé episode.


• Insights into early modern diplomacy, alliances, and the balancing acts between France, Spain, and northern powers.


• Profiles of major figures and the evolving leadership at the crown and in Parliament.

Ideal for readers seeking a focused, documentary-style view of mid‑1610s to late‑1620s England and its tense path toward war and reconciliation on the continent.

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