xviii, 346 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 25 cm
Note
"First published in Great Britain by Weidenfeld & Nicolson, an imprint of The Orion Publishing Group"--T.p. verso.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 290-298) and index.
Contents
Marriages, birth and death -- Last will and testament -- A second Josiah -- Milder climates -- The downfall of the Lord Admiral -- Commotion time -- Coup d'etat -- Uncertain times -- Hidden conspiracies -- The destruction of the Duke -- An emerging king -- Promise unfulfilled -- Nemesis.