History of the Dukes of Bolton, 1600-1815 e-bog

A first-ever account of one of the United Kingdom's foremost ducal families and a history of the times in which they lived.Discover over two hundred years of fascinating history relating to one of Great Britain's foremost aristocratic dynasties, the (Orde-) Powletts, for several generations the Dukes of Bolton. The family motto, Love Loyalty, references their devotion to the monarchy, but it applies equally to their hearts. Willing to risk all in the pursuit of love, this is the previously untold story of the Dukes of Bolton and their ancestors-the men and women who shaped the dynasty, their romances, triumphs, foibles, and tragedies.