Artistic and Political Patronage in Early Stuart England

Artistic and Political Patronage in Early Stuart England explores the remarkable life and career of William Herbert, Third Earl of Pembroke. It will appeal to scholars and students of early modern British history, as well as those interested in politics and patronage during the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries.

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Brian O'Farrell is a Lecturer at U3A International, Spain. He was previously a Professor at Regents College, London.

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Artistic and Political Patronage in Early Stuart England explores the remarkable life and career of William Herbert, Third Earl of Pembroke. It will appeal to scholars and students of early modern British history, as well as those interested in politics and patronage during the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries.

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Foreword ix

1 Inheritance and Education, 15801597 1

2 At the Court of Elizabeth I, 15971601 13

3 Exile, 16011603 30

4 At the Court of James I, 16031612 47

5 The Rise of the Favourites, 16121621 71

6 'Thy Mother's Glass' 93

7 'The Greatest Maecenas' 110

8 Parliament and Politics, 16211625 136

9 At the Court of Charles I 16251627 156

10 The Lord Steward 16271630 177

Epilogue 193

Appendix 1. Pembroke's Landed Interests 195

Appendix 2. Aristocratic Entrepreneur 210

Appendix 3. The Pembroke 'Connection' 228

Appendix 4. Recognisances for Debt 231

Appendix 5. Works Dedicated to Pembroke 233