Early Stuart England
Early Stuart England
Greg Koabel
Episode 41: Madrid
32 minutes Posted Feb 2, 2019 at 12:08 pm.
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Spring 1623

Charles and Buckingham arrive in Madrid, where they find themselves in over their heads in a world of geo-political intrigue.  The men who had been picking through the marriage negotiations (John Digby, Earl of Bristol and Count-Duke Olivares) struggle to adapt to the new circumstances.

Meanwhile, back in England, Buckingham's rivals take advantage of his absence, and challenge his political position.