The Privy Purse Expenses Of King Henry The Eighth, From November 1529, To December 1532: With Introductory Remarks And Illustrative Notes (1827)

By Nicholas Harris Nicolas

Book Overview

The book titled ""The Privy Purse Expenses Of King Henry The Eighth, From November 1529, To December 1532: With Introductory Remarks And Illustrative Notes"" was written by Nicolas, Nicholas Harris and was published in 1827. The book is a detailed account of the expenses incurred by King Henry VIII of England during a period of three years, from November 1529 to December 1532. The author has meticulously compiled and presented the records of the king's expenditures, which were maintained by his privy purse, and provides an insight into the lifestyle and habits of the monarch.The book begins with an introductory section that provides background information on the reign of Henry VIII and the role of the privy purse in managing the king's finances. The author then presents a detailed account of the expenses incurred by the king during the three-year period, categorizing them into various sections such as household expenses, gifts, and payments to individuals.The book also includes illustrative notes that explain the context and significance of certain expenses, as well as provide additional information on the people and events mentioned in the records. The author has taken care to provide accurate translations of the Latin and French phrases used in the records, making the book accessible to a wider audience.Overall, ""The Privy Purse Expenses Of King Henry The Eighth, From November 1529, To December 1532: With Introductory Remarks And Illustrative Notes"" is a valuable resource for historians and anyone interested in the history of England during the reign of Henry VIII. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the daily life and expenditures of one of England's most famous monarchs.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: 1163914819
• ISBN13: 9781163914816
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 408 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"