Episode 26: The Villiers Machine
Oct 20, 2018•28 min
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George Villiers, now Earl of Buckingham, begins creating a political network. In exchange for royal offices, Buckingham demands marriage into the large Villiers family. However, his aggressive exploitation of both public service and the institution of marriage draws criticism.
George Villiers, now Earl of Buckingham, begins creating a political network. In exchange for royal offices, Buckingham demands marriage into the large Villiers family. However, his aggressive exploitation of both public service and the institution of marriage draws criticism.
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