Beaufort: The Duke and His Duchess, 1657-1715

by Molly McClain

Book Overview

The Duke and Duchess of Beaufort survived the tumultuous and uncertain decades that followed the English civil war by creating a remarkable political partnership. Together, they worked to restore their family's estates and political power base as well as their home, Badminton House in Gloucestershire. They also sought to tame political and religious passions and to bring order and stability to Restoration society, a goal that was shared by many members...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0300188382
• ISBN13: 9780300188387
• Release Date: June 2001
• Publisher: Yale University Press
• Length: 298 Pages
• Weight: 0.93 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"