""Poems and Songs Relating to George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham: And His Assassination by John Felton, August 23, 1628"" is a book written by Frederick William Fairholt and published in 1850. The book is a collection of poems and songs that were written in the aftermath of the assassination of George Villiers, the Duke of Buckingham, by John Felton in 1628. The poems and songs provide a glimpse into the political and social climate of the time, as well as the public's reaction to the assassination. The book includes works ...
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""Poems and Songs Relating to George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham: And His Assassination by John Felton, August 23, 1628"" is a book written by Frederick William Fairholt and published in 1850. The book is a collection of poems and songs that were written in the aftermath of the assassination of George Villiers, the Duke of Buckingham, by John Felton in 1628. The poems and songs provide a glimpse into the political and social climate of the time, as well as the public's reaction to the assassination. The book includes works by well-known poets such as John Milton, Ben Jonson, and Robert Herrick, as well as lesser-known writers. The poems and songs range in tone from mournful elegies to satirical attacks on Buckingham and his political allies. The book also includes historical context and commentary by the author, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the period.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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