Download or read book Plays, Poems, and Miscellaneous Writings Associated with George Villiers, Second Duke of Buckingham written by George Villiers Duke of Buckingham and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 833 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: George Villiers, Second Duke of Buckingham, was one of the most controversial figures of the late 17th century. He was the principal author of 'The Rehearsal' (1671), a burlesque play. This edition addresses the difficulties in both attribution and annotation that almost all of his works present.