The Lives Of Hale, Bedell, And Rochester (1830)

By Gilbert Burnet and John Fell

Book Overview

The Lives of Hale, Bedell, and Rochester is a book written by Gilbert Burnet and published in 1830. The book is a collection of biographical accounts of three prominent figures from the 17th century: Sir Matthew Hale, Bishop William Bedell, and John Wilmot, the Earl of Rochester. Sir Matthew Hale was a renowned judge and legal scholar who lived during the English Civil War and played a significant role in shaping English law. Bishop William Bedell was an Anglican clergyman who worked to promote the use of the Irish language in religious texts and was known for his efforts to promote peace and reconciliation in Ireland. John Wilmot, the Earl of Rochester, was a poet and courtier who was notorious for his scandalous lifestyle and controversial writings.In this book, Burnet provides a detailed account of the lives and accomplishments of these three figures, drawing on historical documents and personal accounts to create a vivid portrait of each individual. He explores their contributions to their respective fields, as well as the challenges and obstacles they faced in their personal and professional lives.Overall, The Lives of Hale, Bedell, and Rochester is a fascinating look at three influential figures from 17th century England, offering insight into their lives, accomplishments, and legacies.With John Fell�������s Life Of Dr. Hammond.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: 1104917432
• ISBN13: 9781104917432
• Release Date: August 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 388 Pages
• Weight: 1.14 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"