Ainsworth William Harrison

Star Chamber Vol-II (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

The Star Chamber Vol-II is the second book of the romantic series with the renowned Star Chamber of the English justice system as its backdrop. As time went on, the Chamber's role shifted from one purely administrative to one that was progressively more judicial, enforcing the monarch's will when the courts were unable to. The Star Chamber, a notorious English courtroom, acts as the backdrop for the second book in a romance. As this narrative of fact and fiction develops, the court is starting to fall out of favor under James I as the church once more gains authority and Parliament's influence declines as the monarch tries to rule without them. The story takes the readers through lots of ups and downs which engages the readers.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Double9 Books
• Seitenzahl: 195
• Erscheinungstermin: 3. Januar 2023
• ISBN-13: 9789357272896
• Artikelnr.: 72402088

Autorenporträt

William Harrison Ainsworth (1805-1882) was an English novelist who is best known for his historical romances, many of which were set in the 17th century. Born in Manchester, Ainsworth was educated at the Manchester Grammar School and trained as a lawyer before turning to writing. He first gained recognition with his novel Rookwood (1834), which tells the story of a band of highwaymen in the 18th century. The novel was a commercial success and established Ainsworth as a leading figure in the historical fiction genre. Ainsworth went on to write several other historical romances, including Jack Sheppard (1839), Old Saint Paul's (1841), and The Lancashire Witches (1849). He also served as editor of Bentley's Miscellany, a popular literary magazine that featured the work of many notable writers of the day. In addition to his literary pursuits, Ainsworth was a collector of antiquities and played a prominent role in the establishment of the South Kensington Museum (now the Victoria and Albert Museum) in London. He was also a supporter of the arts and served as a director of the Royal Literary Fund. Ainsworth continued to write throughout his life and was a prolific author of novels, plays, and essays. He died in 1882 and is remembered as one of the most important writers of historical fiction in the Victorian era.