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Compiled as material for Anthony Wood's histories of Oxford University, this text contributes to the oral history of Elizabethan and Stuart England. It parades statesmen, poets, philosopers and scientists, Raleigh and Bacon, Shakespeare and Milton, and Boyle and Halley. They,... Read Full Overview

Brief Lives (1669-1697) is a collection of short biographical sketches on famous British figures by author, antiquarian, and archaeologist John Aubrey. The work is significant for its unique style, a blend of facts--names, dates, family, important works--and personal... Read Full Overview

Full edition in modern spelling of Aubrey's racy portraits of greatfigures of 16-17c England, from Sir Walter Raleigh to John Milton.

"Writing is, among things, the place where we can help ourselves cope with the dark parts of our living." --John Aubrey

Brief Lives--Chiefly of Contemporaries, set down by John Aubrey, between the Years 1669 & 1696 is a collection of short, colorful, gossipy biographies... Read Full Overview

Brief Lives (1669-1697) is a collection of short biographical sketches on famous British figures by author, antiquarian, and archaeologist John Aubrey. The work is significant for its unique style, a blend of facts-names, dates, family, important works-and personal... Read Full Overview

Full edition in modern spelling of Aubrey's racy portraits of great figures of 16-17c England, from Sir Walter Raleigh to John Milton.

Step back in time with John Aubrey's "Brief Lives," a captivating glimpse into the lives of remarkable figures from Britain's Tudor era and beyond. This first volume offers a collection of concise biographies filled with intriguing anecdotes and historical insights. Aubrey,... Read Full Overview

"Brief Lives, Vol. 2 of 2" by John Aubrey offers a fascinating glimpse into British history through concise biographies of notable figures from the 16th and 17th centuries. This volume provides a valuable resource for understanding the Tudor period and the lives of individuals... Read Full Overview

Step back in time with John Aubrey's "Brief Lives," a captivating glimpse into the lives of remarkable figures from Britain's Tudor era and beyond. This first volume offers a collection of concise biographies filled with intriguing anecdotes and historical insights. Aubrey,... Read Full Overview