Lives of Philip Howard, Earl of Arundel, and of Anne Dacres, His Wife

By Henry Granville Fitzalan-Howard

Book Overview

The Lives Of Philip Howard, Earl Of Arundel, And Of Anne Dacres, His Wife is a historical book written by Henry Granville Fitzalan-Howard and published in 1857. The book is a detailed account of the lives of Philip Howard, the Earl of Arundel, and his wife Anne Dacres. The book begins with the early life of Philip Howard, who was born into a prominent Catholic family in England during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. Despite his family's Catholicism, Howard was raised as a Protestant and served in the court of Elizabeth I. However, he eventually converted to Catholicism and was imprisoned for his beliefs. The book then goes on to describe Howard's life in prison, his eventual release, and his subsequent marriage to Anne Dacres. The couple faced many challenges due to their Catholic faith, including persecution and imprisonment. Throughout the book, Fitzalan-Howard provides a detailed account of the political and religious climate of England during the 16th and 17th centuries. The book also includes portraits of prominent figures of the time, including Elizabeth I, James I, and Charles I. Overall, The Lives Of Philip Howard, Earl Of Arundel, And Of Anne Dacres, His Wife is a fascinating historical account of two individuals who faced persecution and hardship due to their faith during a tumultuous period in English history.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: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1437406858
• ISBN13: 9781437406856
• Release Date: December 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 356 Pages
• Weight: 1.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"