Personal Sketches Of His Own Times by Sir Jonah Barrington V1

By Jonah Barrington

Book Overview

""Personal Sketches Of His Own Times"" is a book written by Sir Jonah Barrington, an Irish lawyer and judge, in which he provides a first-hand account of the political and social events that took place in Ireland and England during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The book is divided into two volumes, and this particular volume, Volume 1, covers the period from 1760 to 1794.In the book, Barrington offers his personal observations and opinions on a wide range of topics, including the French Revolution, the Irish Rebellion of 1798, the trial of Warren Hastings, and the impeachment of Richard Brinsley Sheridan. He also provides insights into the lives of prominent figures of the time, such as King George III, William Pitt the Younger, and Lord Byron.Barrington's writing style is engaging and witty, and his anecdotes and stories provide a unique perspective on the events and people of his time. The book is a valuable resource for historians and anyone interested in the political and social history of late 18th and early 19th century Ireland and England.Barrington Was The Judge Of The High Court Of Admiralty In Ireland.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: 1428614281
• ISBN13: 9781428614284
• Release Date: May 2006
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 504 Pages
• Weight: 1.61 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"