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Discover "The King's Assassin - Unbridged Audio Book on CD," a captivating auditory journey that brings to life the intriguing story of George Villiers, the royal favorite of King James I. This compelling audio book unravels the rise of Villiers from minor gentry to a figure of immense power at the court. The engrossing narration by renowned voice actors captures the essence of the historical drama, making this audio book a must-have for history enthusiasts and lovers of royal intrigue.
This unabridged edition offers listeners a thorough understanding of the tumultuous relationship between Villiers and King James, examining themes of ambition, betrayal, and the intrigues of the royal court. Woolley's meticulous research and gripping storytelling shed light on the mysteries surrounding the king's death and Villiers’s potential role in it. This audio book is perfect for listeners who appreciate historical narratives and are keen on exploring complex characters that shaped Britain’s past.
Please note this is an AUDIO BOOK - ON A CD. Shipping for this item is FREE, please allow 15 days for shipping from our Auckland warehouse, ensuring no unexpected import charges, custom duties, or taxes.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781529007169
Format: CD standard audio format
Year: 2018
Publisher: Bolinda/Macmillan audio
Please note this is an AUDIO BOOK - ON A CD. Shipping for this item is FREE, please allow 15 days for shipping. As its shipped from our Auckland warehouse there is no unexpected import charges, custom duties or taxes
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781529007169
Format: CD standard audio format
Year: 2018
Publisher: Bolinda/Macmillan audio
Description:
The rise of George Villiers from minor gentry to royal power seemed to defy gravity. Becoming gentleman of the royal bedchamber in 1615, the young gallant enraptured James, Britain’s first Stuart king, royal adoration reaching such an intensity that the king declared he wanted the courtier to become his â€wife’. For a decade, Villiers was at the king’s side – at court, on state occasions and in bed, right up to James’s death in March 1625.
Almost immediately, Villiers’s many enemies accused him of poisoning the king. A parliamentary investigation was launched, and scurrilous pamphlets and ballads circulated London’s streets. But the charges came to nothing, and were relegated to a historical footnote.
Now, new historical scholarship suggests that a deadly combination of hubris and vulnerability did indeed drive Villiers to kill the man who made him. It may have been by accident – the application of a quack remedy while the king was weakened by a malarial attack. But there is compelling evidence that Villiers, overcome by ambition and frustrated by James’s passive approach to government, poisoned him.
In The King’s Assassin, acclaimed author Benjamin Woolley examines this remarkable, even tragic story. Combining vivid characterisation and a strong narrative with historical scholarship and forensic investigation, Woolley tells the story of King James’s death, and of the captivating figure at its centre. What emerges is a compelling portrait of a royal favourite whose charisma overwhelmed those around him and, ultimately, himself.
This unabridged edition offers listeners a thorough understanding of the tumultuous relationship between Villiers and King James, examining themes of ambition, betrayal, and the intrigues of the royal court. Woolley's meticulous research and gripping storytelling shed light on the mysteries surrounding the king's death and Villiers’s potential role in it. This audio book is perfect for listeners who appreciate historical narratives and are keen on exploring complex characters that shaped Britain’s past.
Please note this is an AUDIO BOOK - ON A CD. Shipping for this item is FREE, please allow 15 days for shipping from our Auckland warehouse, ensuring no unexpected import charges, custom duties, or taxes.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781529007169
Format: CD standard audio format
Year: 2018
Publisher: Bolinda/Macmillan audio
Please note this is an AUDIO BOOK - ON A CD. Shipping for this item is FREE, please allow 15 days for shipping. As its shipped from our Auckland warehouse there is no unexpected import charges, custom duties or taxes
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781529007169
Format: CD standard audio format
Year: 2018
Publisher: Bolinda/Macmillan audio
Description:
The rise of George Villiers from minor gentry to royal power seemed to defy gravity. Becoming gentleman of the royal bedchamber in 1615, the young gallant enraptured James, Britain’s first Stuart king, royal adoration reaching such an intensity that the king declared he wanted the courtier to become his â€wife’. For a decade, Villiers was at the king’s side – at court, on state occasions and in bed, right up to James’s death in March 1625.
Almost immediately, Villiers’s many enemies accused him of poisoning the king. A parliamentary investigation was launched, and scurrilous pamphlets and ballads circulated London’s streets. But the charges came to nothing, and were relegated to a historical footnote.
Now, new historical scholarship suggests that a deadly combination of hubris and vulnerability did indeed drive Villiers to kill the man who made him. It may have been by accident – the application of a quack remedy while the king was weakened by a malarial attack. But there is compelling evidence that Villiers, overcome by ambition and frustrated by James’s passive approach to government, poisoned him.
In The King’s Assassin, acclaimed author Benjamin Woolley examines this remarkable, even tragic story. Combining vivid characterisation and a strong narrative with historical scholarship and forensic investigation, Woolley tells the story of King James’s death, and of the captivating figure at its centre. What emerges is a compelling portrait of a royal favourite whose charisma overwhelmed those around him and, ultimately, himself.