The Memoirs of the Duke of Sully, Prime-Minister to Henry the Great
- 510 Seiten
- 18 Lesestunden
An enthralling account of the life and times of Maximilien de Béthune, Duke of Sully, during his tenure as Prime-Minister to Henry the Great.
Die britische Autorin und Dichterin des 18. Jahrhunderts, Charlotte Ramsay Lennox, ist bekannt für ihre umfangreiche Karriere, die Poesie, Prosa und Drama umfasst. Ihr Werk wird für seine literarischen Beiträge und seinen einzigartigen Stil geschätzt und bietet den Lesern aufschlussreiche Perspektiven auf die Gesellschaft und menschliche Beziehungen ihrer Zeit.






An enthralling account of the life and times of Maximilien de Béthune, Duke of Sully, during his tenure as Prime-Minister to Henry the Great.
This book provides a fascinating look at the sources of Shakespeare's plays. The author, Charlotte Lennox, examines the novels and histories that inspired Shakespeare's works, and provides detailed comparisons between the two. This book is a valuable resource for Shakespeare scholars, literary historians, and anyone interested in the creative process of one of the world's greatest playwrights.
The book is recognized for its significant influence throughout human history, prompting efforts to preserve its legacy. By republishing it in a modern format, the aim is to ensure that its insights and importance are accessible to both present and future generations.
Culturally significant, this work is a reproduction of an original artifact, preserving its authenticity and historical context. It includes original copyright references and library stamps, reflecting its importance in the knowledge base of civilization. The text aims to maintain fidelity to the original, offering readers a glimpse into its historical significance and the preservation efforts of important libraries worldwide.
A Comedy, In Two Acts (1758)
As a facsimile reprint of a scarce antiquarian work, this book preserves the original's cultural significance despite potential imperfections like marks and flawed pages. It reflects a commitment to protecting and promoting literature by providing affordable, high-quality editions that remain true to the original text.
Or The Novels And Histories, On Which The Plays Of Shakespeare Are Founded, Collected And Translated From The Original Authors (1754)
This antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of an original work, preserving its cultural significance despite potential imperfections like marks and notations. It reflects a commitment to protecting and promoting literature by making historical texts accessible in high-quality, modern editions that remain true to the original.
The book is a facsimile reprint of an original antiquarian work, preserving its historical significance despite potential imperfections like marks and notations. It aims to protect and promote cultural literature by providing an accessible, high-quality modern edition that remains faithful to the original text.
Set in mid-eighteenth-century England, the narrative follows Henrietta, an orphan navigating a challenging life under her self-serving aunt, who pushes her towards a forced conversion and an unloving marriage. The story highlights the struggles women faced in earning a living during this period, while offering modern reflections on human nature. Charlotte Lennox, a significant figure in English women's fiction and a contemporary of notable writers, presents a compelling tale that has been revitalized in a newly edited edition after being out of print for centuries.