Memoirs And Travels Of Sir John Reresby

By Albert Ivatt, John Reresby, Sir John; and Albert Ivatt (ed.) Reresby

Book Overview

Memoirs and Travels of Sir John Reresby is a historical book written by Sir John Reresby, a prominent English politician and memoirist who lived during the 17th century. The book is a collection of memoirs and travel accounts that provide a fascinating insight into the political and social landscape of England during the Restoration period.The book is divided into two parts. The first part contains Reresby's memoirs, which cover his life from his childhood to his time as a Member of Parliament and a close ally of King Charles II. Reresby provides an intimate account of the political and social events of the time, including the English Civil War, the Restoration, and the Glorious Revolution.The second part of the book is a collection of Reresby's travel accounts, which cover his journeys throughout Europe. Reresby was an avid traveler, and his accounts provide a detailed description of the places he visited, including France, Italy, and Germany. His descriptions of the people, customs, and landscapes of these countries are vivid and engaging.Overall, Memoirs and Travels of Sir John Reresby is a valuable historical document that provides a unique perspective on the political and social history of England during the 17th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in English history, politics, and culture.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: 1428652434
• ISBN13: 9781428652439
• Release Date: July 2006
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 428 Pages
• Weight: 1.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"