Memoirs Of Lady Russell And Lady Herbert 1623-1723

By Catherine Pollock Manners Stepney

Book Overview

Memoirs of Lady Russell and Lady Herbert 1623-1723 is a book that focuses on the lives of two prominent women in English history. Lady Russell and Lady Herbert lived during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries and their memoirs provide a fascinating insight into the lives of aristocratic women during this period.Lady Russell was the wife of William Russell, who was executed for his involvement in the Rye House Plot in 1683. Despite her husband's untimely death, Lady Russell remained a prominent figure in English society and her memoirs provide an intimate look at her life, including her marriage, her relationship with her children, and her involvement in politics.Lady Herbert, on the other hand, was the daughter of the famous poet, Sir Philip Sidney. Her memoirs provide a unique perspective on the life of an aristocratic woman during the Restoration period. Lady Herbert was known for her wit and intelligence, and her memoirs provide an insight into the literary and cultural world of the time.The book is written by Lady Stepney, who was a close friend of both Lady Russell and Lady Herbert. Lady Stepney's writing style is engaging and provides a vivid picture of the lives of these two remarkable women. The book is an excellent resource for anyone interested in the lives of aristocratic women during this period, as well as for those interested in the political and cultural history of seventeenth and eighteenth-century England.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: 1163092800
• ISBN13: 9781163092804
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 250 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"