Life And Administration Of Edward, First Earl Of Clarendon: With Original Correspondence V2

By Thomas Henry Lister

Book Overview

""Life and Administration of Edward, First Earl of Clarendon: With Original Correspondence V2"" is a historical biography written by Thomas Henry Lister. The book provides a detailed account of the life and political career of Edward Hyde, the first Earl of Clarendon, who was a prominent figure in 17th century England. The author draws upon a wealth of original correspondence from Clarendon's personal papers to provide insights into his character, political views, and relationships with other key figures of the era. The book covers Clarendon's rise to power as a close advisor to King Charles I, his role in the English Civil War, and his subsequent exile in France. It also explores his return to England and his appointment as Lord Chancellor under King Charles II, as well as his eventual fall from grace and exile once again. Overall, ""Life and Administration of Edward, First Earl of Clarendon: With Original Correspondence V2"" offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of one of England's most influential statesmen and provides valuable insights into the political and social landscape of the 17th century.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432550144
• ISBN13: 9781432550141
• Release Date: April 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 596 Pages
• Weight: 1.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"