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The Star of Piccadilly, a Memoir of William Douglas, Fourth Duke of Queensberry, K. T.
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ISBN13: 9781026004104
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 360
Weight: 1.50
Height: 0.81 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Star of Piccadilly offers a fascinating and detailed exploration of the life of William Douglas, the Fourth Duke of Queensberry, one of the most flamboyant and enduring figures of the Georgian era. Spanning the years 1725 to 1810, this memoir chronicles the career of the man widely known as Old Q, a fixture of London's high society and a prominent member of the British aristocracy. Lewis Melville provides a vivid portrait of a nobleman whose life was synonymous with the elegance, scandals, and social complexities of the eighteenth century.
The work examines Douglas's influence within the royal court, his passion for horse racing, and his reputation as a legendary wit and bon vivant. From the fashionable residences of Piccadilly to the inner circles of power, the narrative captures the essence of the Enlightenment and early Regency periods. This biography serves as a valuable historical account, illustrating the lifestyle of the leisure class and the shifting cultural landscape of Great Britain during a time of significant social evolution. Readers will find a compelling study of a man who remained a star of his age, embodying the spirit and excesses of the British peerage.
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