The Last Royal Rebel: The Life and Death of James, Duke of Monmouth 9781408846087, 140884608X

James, Duke of Monmouth, the adored illegitimate son of Charles II, was born in exile the year his grandfather was execu

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The Last Royal Rebel: The Life and Death of James, Duke of Monmouth
9781408846087, 140884608X

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