Violet stuart wortley (21 resultados)

Unknown. Condición: Good. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Condición: New.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condición: New.

HRD. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - 'A Prime Minister and His Son' offers an intimate and scholarly look into the lives and legacies of two prominent figures in British history: John Stuart, the 3rd Earl of Bute, and his son, Lieutenant-General Sir Charles Stuart. Compiled from their extensive private correspondence, this work provides a rare glimpse into the inner workings of the British government during the 18th century, as well as the personal dynamics of a distinguished aristocratic family. The first part of the volume explores the political career and private thoughts of the 3rd Earl of Bute, who served as Prime Minister under King George III. Through his personal letters, readers can trace his political influence and the intense challenges he faced within the corridors of power. The second half of the collection shifts focus to Sir Charles Stuart, a brilliant military commander whose correspondence from the field-particularly during the American War of Independence and the Mediterranean campaigns-offers detailed accounts of strategic maneuvers and the harsh realities of 18th-century warfare. This collection serves as an invaluable primary source for historians and readers interested in the intersection of family legacy and national service. By preserving these personal exchanges, 'A Prime Minister and His Son' illuminates the character, sense of duty, and historical impact of two men who helped shape the trajectory of the British Empire. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Hardcover. Condición: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Good condition. Wear to book corners and edges. Sunning and some foxing to foredges. Written in 1948 this book traces the history, personal lives, and societal influence of the aristocratic Stuart Wortley family across five consecutive generations, with a strong focus on their ancestral seat, Highcliffe Castle in Hampshire (now Dorset), England. Family letters, diaries, and records are also used to reconstruct the intimate and political lives of the Stuart line—most notably descendants of the 3rd Earl of Bute and Lord Stuart de Rothesay. Includes a preface by Tahu Hole and 17 illustrations. …

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - 'A Prime Minister and His Son' offers an intimate and scholarly look into the lives and legacies of two prominent figures in British history: John Stuart, the 3rd Earl of Bute, and his son, Lieutenant-General Sir Charles Stuart. Compiled from their extensive private correspondence, this work provides a rare glimpse into the inner workings of the British government during the 18th century, as well as the personal dynamics of a distinguished aristocratic family. The first part of the volume explores the political career and private thoughts of the 3rd Earl of Bute, who served as Prime Minister under King George III. Through his personal letters, readers can trace his political influence and the intense challenges he faced within the corridors of power. The second half of the collection shifts focus to Sir Charles Stuart, a brilliant military commander whose correspondence from the field-particularly during the American War of Independence and the Mediterranean campaigns-offers detailed accounts of strategic maneuvers and the harsh realities of 18th-century warfare. This collection serves as an invaluable primary source for historians and readers interested in the intersection of family legacy and national service. By preserving these personal exchanges, 'A Prime Minister and His Son' illuminates the character, sense of duty, and historical impact of two men who helped shape the trajectory of the British Empire. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Paperback. Condición: New.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Good. 1st Edition. Very good tight copy, light age spotting, small tears to wrapper edges.

Condición: Good. 1952. First Edition. 207 pages. Pictorial dust jacket over purple cloth with silver lettering to spine. With illustrated frontispiece. Foreword by Nancy Mitford. Bright and clean pages with light tanning to text block edges. Binding is firm throughout with mild thumb-marking. Previous owner's inscription in pen to front pastedown. Uneven tanning to fore edge of text block. Boards have light edge wear with minor corner bumping. Mild crushing to spine, with occasional markings overall. Silver titles are bright. Slight white marks to front board. Book has a moderate forward lean. Clipped jacket has moderate edgewear with chips, tears, and creasing. Mild foxing. Mild staining and water marks to both panels and rear flap. Mild sunning to spine. Notable rubbing and marking. …

Hardcover. Condición: Good. 1st Edition. 1st edition, hardback, 8vo, 208pp, frontispiece, owner's inscription on endpaper, foxing on edges and title page, text clean and binding sound, mauve cloth, cover edges rubbed, board corners slightly bumped, Good condition / no dustwrapper.

1st edition, hardback, 8vo, 208pp, frontispiece, slight foxing on edges and endpapers, text clean and binding sound, no inscriptions, mauve cloth, silver-gilt titles, Very Good / Good dustwrapper, wrapper edges frayed, untidily price-clipped.

LeatherBound. Condición: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 380. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1927 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 380.…

LeatherBound. Condición: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1925 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Pages: 386 NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 386 Stuart Wortley, Violet, 1866-1953.…

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. "A Prime Minister and His Son" offers an intimate and scholarly look into the lives and legacies of two prominent figures in British history: John Stuart, the 3rd Earl of Bute, and his son, Lieutenant-General Sir Charles Stuart. Compiled from their extensive private correspondence, this work provides a rare glimpse into the inner workings of the British government during the 18th century, as well as the personal dynamics of a distinguished aristocratic family. The first part of the volume explores the political career and private thoughts of the 3rd Earl of Bute, who served as Prime Minister under King George III. Through his personal letters, readers can trace his political influence and the intense challenges he faced within the corridors of power. The second half of the collection shifts focus to Sir Charles Stuart, a brilliant military commander whose correspondence from the field-particularly during the American War of Independence and the Mediterranean campaigns-offers detailed accounts of strategic maneuvers and the harsh realities of 18th-century warfare. This collection serves as an invaluable primary source for historians and readers interested in the intersection of family legacy and national service. By preserving these personal exchanges, "A Prime Minister and His Son" illuminates the character, sense of duty, and historical impact of two men who helped shape the trajectory of the British Empire. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

Hardcover. Condición: new. Hardcover. "A Prime Minister and His Son" offers an intimate and scholarly look into the lives and legacies of two prominent figures in British history: John Stuart, the 3rd Earl of Bute, and his son, Lieutenant-General Sir Charles Stuart. Compiled from their extensive private correspondence, this work provides a rare glimpse into the inner workings of the British government during the 18th century, as well as the personal dynamics of a distinguished aristocratic family. The first part of the volume explores the political career and private thoughts of the 3rd Earl of Bute, who served as Prime Minister under King George III. Through his personal letters, readers can trace his political influence and the intense challenges he faced within the corridors of power. The second half of the collection shifts focus to Sir Charles Stuart, a brilliant military commander whose correspondence from the field-particularly during the American War of Independence and the Mediterranean campaigns-offers detailed accounts of strategic maneuvers and the harsh realities of 18th-century warfare. This collection serves as an invaluable primary source for historians and readers interested in the intersection of family legacy and national service. By preserving these personal exchanges, "A Prime Minister and His Son" illuminates the character, sense of duty, and historical impact of two men who helped shape the trajectory of the British Empire. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

Leather Bound. Condición: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1925. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Vol: - , Pages: - 386, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 386 386.…