A Short View of the Life and Death of George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham

In "A Short View of the Life and Death of George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham," Henry Wotton presents a meticulously crafted biography that blends personal anecdote with political commentary. Written in the early 17th century, Wotton adopts an eloquent yet succinct literary style, reflective of the period's growing fascination with individual biography and the complexities of courtly life. He navi...