A Court in Exile : The Stuarts in France, 1689-1718
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'Edward Corp's fine book illuminates many dark corners of what has too long been a neglected area of historical discourse.' The Tablet
'Edward Corp's fascinating, well written, and thorough examination of the Stuart court in exile after the Glorious Revolution of 1688 presents a special case that casts light on many of the issues ... Without doubt, A Court in Exile will be the standard work on the subject for years to come.' H-Albion@h-net.msu.edu
'Corp can only be praised for producing a first rate study of a forgotten chapter in British history. This important work destroys many myths about the exiled Stuarts and brings the Court of Saint-Germain vividly to life.' The Art Book
Book Description
This study of "a court in exile" covers all aspects of the grandeur of court life. When King James II was deposed during the "Glorious Revolution" of 1688-89, he came with his family to France, where his cousin, Louis XIV allowed him to establish a large court-in-exile in the Château of Saint-Germain near Versailles. The book describes the magnificent setting of the court, the way it was organized, and how the exiled courtiers lived. Particular attention is given to the close relationships between the British and French royal families.
A Court in Exile : The Stuarts in France, 1689-1718
A Court in Exile : The Stuarts in France, 1689-1718,Edward Corp,Edward Gregg,Howard Erskine-Hill,Geoffrey Scott,Cambridge University Press,0521584620,1633-1701,17th century,18th century,Biography,Biography & Autobiography,Biography / Autobiography,Biography/Autobiography,British,Europe - Great Britain - General,Exile,France,Great Britain,Historical - British,History,II,,James,King of England,,Princes,Rich & Famous,Royalty,Europe,European history: c 1500 to c 1750,History / Europe / General,History Of Art / Art & Design Styles,History of religion,Music
A Court in Exile : The Stuarts in France, 1689-1718
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