How To Academy Podcast Lucy Hughes-Hallett - The Brief & Brilliant Life of the Duke of Buckingham
Dec 10, 2024
Lucy Hughes-Hallett, a renowned historian and biographer, dives into the captivating life of George Villiers, the Duke of Buckingham, known for his dazzling beauty and keen intellect. She unravels his intricate relationship with King James I, often mischaracterized in history. The discussion touches on Buckingham's dramatic rise and fall within court politics, the intertwining of personal and political power, and the lasting impact of their bond on art and culture. Hughes-Hallett vividly illustrates Buckingham’s legacy amidst the turbulent Jacobean era.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
The Rise and Fall of Buckingham: A Jacobean Tale
02:15 • 11min
The Dynamics of Favor in Leadership: Past and Present
13:26 • 3min
Legacy of King James and the Duke of Buckingham
16:02 • 17min
Intricacies of Power and Intimacy in the Jacobean Court
32:51 • 4min
Power Dynamics and Personal Intrigues
36:26 • 22min
Exploring Emotion and History: A Reflection on Vulnerability
58:46 • 2min
