John Timbs

Broschiertes Buch

Anecdote Lives Of William Pitt, Earl Of Chatham, And Edmund Burke (1880)

Beschreibung

""Anecdote Lives of William Pitt, Earl of Chatham, and Edmund Burke"" is a book written by John Timbs in 1880. The book provides a detailed account of the lives of two prominent British politicians of the 18th century, William Pitt and Edmund Burke. The author uses anecdotes and personal stories to offer a unique perspective on the lives and careers of these two influential figures. The book covers various aspects of the lives of Pitt and Burke, including their childhood, education, political careers, and personal lives. It also delves into their relationships with other notable figures of the time, such as George III and Charles James Fox. The author presents a balanced view of both men, highlighting their strengths and weaknesses. He also provides insights into the political and social context of the time, including the American Revolution and the French Revolution. Overall, ""Anecdote Lives of William Pitt, Earl of Chatham, and Edmund Burke"" is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in British history, politics, and culture.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.

Autor

John Timbs was an English author and antiquarian. Some of his work was published under the alias Horace Welby. Timothy was born in Clerkenwell, London, in 1801. He was educated in a private school in Hemel Hempstead. In his sixteenth year, he was apprenticed to a drugstore and printer in Dorking. He demonstrated literary talent early on, and at the age of nineteen, he began writing for the Monthly Magazine. A year later, he was appointed secretary to the company's owner, Sir Richard Phillips, and decided to pursue a career in literature. He served as editor of the Mirror of Literature, the Harlequin, and The Literary World before becoming a sub-editor of the Illustrated London News.He also founded and served as the first editor of the Year-Book of Science and Art. His published works totaled around one hundred and fifty volumes. In 1834, he was made a fellow of the London Society of Antiquaries. Timbs died on March 6, 1875, and was buried in the churchyard of St Peter and St Paul, Edenbridge, Kent.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 408
• Erscheinungstermin: 26. Januar 2009
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 22mm
• Gewicht: 589g
• ISBN-13: 9781104024000
• ISBN-10: 1104024004
• Artikelnr.: 71273139