Woolley, Benjamin
The King's Assassin
- ISBN 13:
- 9781509837083
- author:
- Woolley, Benjamin
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Pan Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 368
- Dimensions:
- 130 mm X 197 mm
- Genre:
- 19.7 x 13 x 2.4 centimetres (0.2, History, Europe, Great Britain,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The King's Assassin: The Fatal Affair of George Villiers and James I The story of George Villiers, a young man from minor gentry, who rose to become a royal favourite, is one of intrigue and scandal. In 1615, Villiers was appointed gentleman of the royal bedchamber, and his relationship with King James I became intense, with the king declaring him his 'wife'. For a decade, Villiers was at the king's side, but his enemies accused him of poisoning James in March 1625. A parliamentary investigation was launched, but the charges came to nothing. New historical scholarship suggests that Villiers' ambition and frustration with James's approach to government may have driven him to kill the king. Benjamin Woolley examines this remarkable story, combining vivid characterization and a strong narrative with historical scholarship and forensic investigation. This book tells the story of King James's death and the captivating figure at its centre, revealing a portrait of a royal favourite whose charisma overwhelmed those around him, ultimately leading to his downfall.
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