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The unfortunate court-favourites of England Exemplified in some remarks upon the lives, actions, and fatal fall of divers great men, who have been favourites to several English kings and queens; namely, I. Pierce Gaveston, Earl of Cornwall. II. Hugh Spencer, Earl of Winchester. III. Hugh Spencer the son, Earl of Glocester. IV. Roger Mortimer, Earl of March. V. Henry Stafford, Duke of Bucks. VI. Thomas Woolsey, Cardinal of York. VII. Thomas Cromwell, Earl of Essex. VIII. Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex. IX. George Villars, Duke of Buckingham. X. Thomas Wentworth, Earl of Strafford. With the picture of each monarch and favourite. By Robert Burton.

The unfortunate court-favourites of England Exemplified in some remarks upon the lives, actions, and fatal fall of divers great men, who have been favourites to several English kin...

by Crouch, Nathaniel, 1632?-1725?
Published 1729

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Queen of Versailles : Madame de Maintenon, first lady of Louis XIV's France /

Queen of Versailles : Madame de Maintenon, first lady of Louis XIV's France /

by Bryant, Mark, 1973-
Published 2020

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The character of an ill-court-favourite representing the mischiefs that flow from ministers of state when they are more great than good, The Arts they use to Seduce their Masters, And the Unhappiness of Princes, that are Curs'd with such Destructive Servants. Translated out of French.

The character of an ill-court-favourite representing the mischiefs that flow from ministers of state when they are more great than good, The Arts they use to Seduce their Masters,...

Published 1708

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The Character of an ill-court-favourite representing the mischiefs that flow from ministers of state when they are more great than good ... /

The Character of an ill-court-favourite representing the mischiefs that flow from ministers of state when they are more great than good ... /

Published 1681

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Arcana aulica: or, Walsingham's manual; of prudential maxims, for the states-man and the courtier.

Arcana aulica: or, Walsingham's manual; of prudential maxims, for the states-man and the courtier.

by Refuge, Eustache de, d. 1617.
Published 1655

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The present court of Spain, or, The modern gallantry of the Spanish nobility unfolded in several histories and seventy five letters from the enamour'd Teresa, to her beloved the Marquis of Mansera /

The present court of Spain, or, The modern gallantry of the Spanish nobility unfolded in several histories and seventy five letters from the enamour'd Teresa, to her beloved the Ma...

by Aulnoy, Madame d' 1650 or 51-1705.
Published 1693

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Arcana aulica, or, Walsingham's manual of prudential maxims for the states-man and courtier : to which is added Fragmenta regalia, or, Observations on Queen Elizabeth, her times and favorites /

Arcana aulica, or, Walsingham's manual of prudential maxims for the states-man and courtier : to which is added Fragmenta regalia, or, Observations on Queen Elizabeth, her times an...

by Refuge, Eustache de, d. 1617.
Published 1694

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The character of an ill-court-favourite: representing the mischiefs that flow from ministers of state when they are more great than good, the arts they use to seduce their masters, and the unhappiness of princes, that are curs'd with such destructive servants. Translated out of French

The character of an ill-court-favourite: representing the mischiefs that flow from ministers of state when they are more great than good, the arts they use to seduce their masters,...

Published 1681

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The states-men and favourites of England since the reformation their prudence and policies, successes and miscarriages, advancements and falls; during the reigns of King Henry VIII. King Edward VI. Queen Mary. Queen Elizabeth King James. King Charles I.

The states-men and favourites of England since the reformation their prudence and policies, successes and miscarriages, advancements and falls; during the reigns of King Henry VIII...

by Lloyd, David, 1635-1692.
Published 1665

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Power and reputation at the court of Louis XIII : the career of Charles d'Albert, Duc de Luynes (1578-1621) /

Power and reputation at the court of Louis XIII : the career of Charles d'Albert, Duc de Luynes (1578-1621) /

by Kettering, Sharon, 1942-
Published 2008

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Piers Gaveston : Edward II's adoptive brother /

Piers Gaveston : Edward II's adoptive brother /

by Chaplais, Pierre.
Published 1994

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A passion for government : the life of Sarah, Duchess of Marlborough /

A passion for government : the life of Sarah, Duchess of Marlborough /

by Harris, Frances.
Published 1991

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State-worthies, or, The states-men and favourites of England since the reformation their prudence and policies, successes and miscarriages, advancements and falls, during the reigns of King Henry VIII, King Edward VI, Queen Mary, Queen Elizabeth, King James, King Charles I.

State-worthies, or, The states-men and favourites of England since the reformation their prudence and policies, successes and miscarriages, advancements and falls, during the reign...

by Lloyd, David, 1635-1692.
Published 1670

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Piers Gaveston : Edward II's adoptive brother /

Piers Gaveston : Edward II's adoptive brother /

by Chaplais, Pierre.
Published 1994

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The secret wife of Louis XIV : Françoise d'Aubigné, Madame de Maintenon /

The secret wife of Louis XIV : Françoise d'Aubigné, Madame de Maintenon /

by Buckley, Veronica.
Published 2009

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Fragmenta regalia /

Fragmenta regalia /

by Naunton, Robert, Sir, 1563-1635.
Published 1870

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