Dashing but Doomed: The Life of James, Duke of Monmouth
Andrea Zuvich
- Regions:
- England, Scotland, Wales
- Notice Period:
- Regular (more than one month's notice)
- Type:
- Professional
- Fee:
- Paid
- Category:
- History
- Updated:
- 9th May 2025
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James Scott, Duke of Monmouth, was handsome, popular, and doomed. The beloved illegitimate eldest son of King Charles II was a rake, a capable military leader, a husband, a father, and the head of the Monmouth Rebellion of 1685 against his uncle, King James II & VII... an action which led to his execution. Join Andrea Zuvich as she covers the life of this romantic rebel.
Views: 24 | Enquiries: 0About Andrea Zuvich
Andrea Zuvich is an independent seventeenth-century historian specialising in the House of Stuart (1603–1714) and author of nonfiction history works such as "Ravenous: A Life of Barbara Villiers, Charles II's Most Infamous Mistress", "Sex and Sexuality in Stuart Britain", and "A Year in the Life of Stuart Britain". She is also a historical advisor for film, television, and radio. She runs the popular ‘The Seventeenth Century Lady’ blog, and is the hostess of the monthly live-streamed online history show, Stuart Saturday Live. She was one of the original developers of the Garden History Tours at Kensington Palace.
She can appear in period costume if wished.
Paid: £100 minimum fee depending on travel, and can be discussed. Reduced fee for charities.
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