Paul Hentzner's Travels In England, During The Reign Of Queen Elizabeth (1797)

By Robert Naunton

Book Overview

Paul Hentzner's Travels in England, during the Reign of Queen Elizabeth is a historical travelogue that was originally published in 1797. The book is based on the author's first-hand experiences during his visit to England in the late 16th century. Hentzner was a German traveler and scholar who visited England in 1598 and spent two years exploring the country.The book is divided into three parts, with the first part providing an overview of Hentzner's journey to England and his initial impressions of the country. The second part of the book details his travels throughout England, including visits to London, Oxford, Cambridge, and other cities and towns. Hentzner describes the customs, culture, and daily life of the English people, as well as their architecture, art, and literature.The third part of the book includes Hentzner's observations on the court of Queen Elizabeth I, as well as his meetings with various members of the royal court. He provides a detailed account of the queen's daily routine, her dress, and her courtiers, as well as her relationship with her subjects.Overall, Hentzner's Travels in England is an important historical document that provides a fascinating glimpse into life in England during the late 16th century. The book is a valuable resource for historians, scholars, and anyone interested in the history and culture of 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: 1104249154
• ISBN13: 9781104249151
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 180 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"