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Romantic Biography of the Age of Elizabeth or Sketches of Life from the Bye Ways of History V1

Romantic Biography of the Age of Elizabeth or Sketches of Life from the Bye Ways of History V1

The Benedictine Brethren of Glendalough
Taylor, William Cooke

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ArtistsFiction AnthologiesBritish History

ISBN10: 1162609826
ISBN13: 9781162609829
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 448
Weight: 2.20
Height: 0.91 Width: 8.25 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
The Romantic Biography of the Age of Elizabeth, also known as Sketches of Life from the Bye Ways of History Volume 1, is a book written by The Benedictine Brethren of Glendalough. This book is a collection of biographical sketches of prominent figures from the Elizabethan era, including Queen Elizabeth I, Sir Francis Drake, and Sir Walter Raleigh. The book provides a detailed account of the lives of these historical figures, including their achievements, struggles, and personal lives. The Benedictine Brethren of Glendalough also provides insights into the political and social climate of the Elizabethan era, giving readers a deeper understanding of the time period. The book is written in a romantic style, with a focus on the human experience and emotions of the people it portrays. Overall, the Romantic Biography of the Age of Elizabeth is a fascinating read for history enthusiasts and anyone interested in learning more about the Elizabethan era.1842. Other volumes in this set include ISBN number(s): 076616313X. Volume 1 of 2. The authors state their object in these volumes has been to get rid of idealities, and in their historical views to substitute Daguerrotypes for fancy portraits. They wanted to get at the prose of life, for we have long been flooded by what passes for its poetry. They wished to get behind the scenes, to learn the secrets of the prompters and the tricks of the mechanists. Contents: Margaret of Valois, Queen of Henry IV; Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester; Castelnau, Ambassador from France; La Mothe Fenelon; Le Mothe Fenelon and Castelnau; Thomas Howard, Fourth Duke of Norfolk; Hugh, Earl of Tyrone and Notices of Walter, First Earl of Essex; Dr. Dee.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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