xiv, 200 p., [16] p. of plates : ill. (some col.), maps ; 24 cm.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (p. [147]-170) and index.
Contents
Prologue -- A Spanish bride -- Prague -- Westminster -- Father, son, and favourite -- Post haste! -- Wind, metaphysics, and the court of Spain -- Dear venturous knights -- Cat and mouse -- Dispute, censures, and conclusions -- Solely to his own courtesy -- Stricken dead -- Epilogue : the codpiece point?