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Bess Of Hardwick And Her Circle (1910)

Bess Of Hardwick And Her Circle (1910)

Rawson, Maud Stepney

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ISBN10: 1436595053
ISBN13: 9781436595056
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 2 2008
Pages: 460
Weight: 1.86
Height: 1.19 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Bess of Hardwick and Her Circle is a historical biography written by Maud Stepney Rawson and published in 1910. The book tells the story of Elizabeth Talbot, better known as Bess of Hardwick, who was a prominent figure in sixteenth-century English society. Bess was the wife of four powerful men, including the Earl of Shrewsbury, and became one of the wealthiest women in England. Rawson's book explores Bess's life and the circle of influential people she surrounded herself with, including Queen Elizabeth I, Mary, Queen of Scots, and other members of the Tudor court. The book delves into Bess's relationships with her husbands, her children, and her political allies and enemies. It also examines the architecture and design of her famous homes, including Hardwick Hall and Chatsworth House. Rawson's writing style is engaging and accessible, making the book an enjoyable read for both history enthusiasts and casual readers. Bess of Hardwick and Her Circle is a fascinating portrait of a remarkable woman and the era in which she lived.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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