Cavalier and King of Man: James Stanley, 7th Earl of Derby 1607-51

by John Callow

James Stanley, 7th Earl of Derby was a pivotal figure in the Civil War in Lancashire, between 1642-51, and in governance of North-West of England across a quarter of a Century. As Lord of the Isle of Man, he enjoyed quasi-royal powers and fostered a court culture on the island which expressed itself through poetry, plays, masques and conspicuous display.

A religious visionary and man of letters, he was a supremely gifted peace time administrator...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1804510009
• ISBN13: 9781804510001
• Release Date: February 2024
• Publisher: Helion & Company
• Length: 456 Pages