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 of the landed classes. This fascinating book uses their story to ...
Read More
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 of the landed classes. This fascinating book uses their story to illuminate the profound cultural changes that took place after 1660. It also brings to life Henry Somerset (1629-1715) and Mary Capel Somerset (1630-1715), two complex and unique individuals. Henry, third marquis of Worcester and first duke of Beaufort, was a powerful regional magnate and an active member of Charles II's Privy Council. The book recounts his activities in public life in England and Wales and shows the Duke rebuilding his war-ravaged estates, contesting with his local rivals, and corresponding tirelessly with his wife. Mary, meanwhile, distinguished herself in the newly emerging science of botany, growing and propagating an astonishing variety of exotic plants and finding personal salvation in the natural world. Offering both an intimate portrait of a seventeenth-century marriage and an unusual view of the early days of Enlightenment science and rationalism, this book will captivate a wide range of readers.
Read Less
Add this copy of Beaufort: the Duke and His Duchess, 1657-1715 to cart. $2.19, like new condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Reno rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Reno, NV, UNITED STATES, published 2001 by Yale University Press.
Add this copy of Beaufort: the Duke and His Duchess, 1657-1715 (Yale to cart. $4.00, very good condition, Sold by HPB-Ruby rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dallas, TX, UNITED STATES, published 2001 by Yale University Press.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
Add this copy of Beaufort: the Duke and His Duchess, 1657-1715 (Yale to cart. $5.18, very good condition, Sold by Wonder Book - Member ABAA/ILAB rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Frederick, MD, UNITED STATES, published 2001 by Yale University Press.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Very Good. Very Good condition. Good dust jacket. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included.
Add this copy of Beaufort: the Duke and His Duchess, 1657-1715 (Yale to cart. $6.21, very good condition, Sold by Vashon Island Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Vashon, WA, UNITED STATES, published 2001 by Yale University Press.
Add this copy of Beaufort: the Duke and His Duchess 1657-1715 to cart. $6.25, very good condition, Sold by Werstler Book Sellers rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from New Holland, PA, UNITED STATES, published 2001 by Yale University Press.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Very good in very good dust jacket. Text and pages are clean and unmarked, binding tight, dust jacket shows minor wear on edges and corners, illustrated with black and white photographs.
Add this copy of Beaufort: the Duke and His Duchess, 1657-1715 (Yale to cart. $6.39, very good condition, Sold by HPB-Movies rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dallas, TX, UNITED STATES, published 2001 by Yale University Press.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
Add this copy of Beaufort: the Duke and His Duchess, 1657-1715 (Yale to cart. $6.99, very good condition, Sold by AmazingBooksPGH rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Pittsburgh, PA, UNITED STATES, published 2001 by Yale University Press.
Add this copy of Beaufort the Duke and His Duchess, 1657-1715 to cart. $7.00, very good condition, Sold by Carlson Turner Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Portland, ME, UNITED STATES, published 2001 by Yale University Press.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
NF/NF. 0300084110. A very nice copy with clean and bright interior pages and solid binding. DJ in very nice condition with protective mylar cover.; Yale Historical Publications Series; 9.46 X 6.39 X 1.11 inches; 320 pages; ENGLAND.
Add this copy of Beaufort: the Duke and His Duchess, 1657-1715 to cart. $7.00, good condition, Sold by Alphaville Books rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Hyattsville, MD, UNITED STATES, published 2001 by Yale University Press.
Add this copy of Beaufort: The Duke and His Duchess, 1657-1715 to cart. $7.95, like new condition, Sold by Lowcountry Books rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lititz, PA, UNITED STATES, published 2001 by Yale University Press.
