9781331043317 - John Hookham Frere and His Friends (Classic Reprint) de Festing, Gabrielle (4 resultados)

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

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

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. Journey into the world of the late 18th and early 19th centuries through the eyes of John Hookham Frere, a diplomat who kept up a remarkable correspondence with his friends and family. This book offers a fascinating glimpse into the high society of the time, marked by vivid details of their daily lives and social events, including the frequent dinners with Lord Malmesbury and the writing of the Anti-Jacobin. Through Frere's diplomatic career, we see portraits of the major political figures, including Pitt, Nelson, and George Canning, the dearest of Frere's friends, as well as an inside view of such major events as the trial of Warren Hastings. With its unique perspective on foreign affairs and social mores, this collection of letters provides an invaluable look into an era of significant political and social change. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Condición: Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Seiten: 380 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.