Isbn: 9781331625346 - paston letters, vol. 1 of 2: original letters, written during the reign of henry vi;, edward iv., and richard iii (classic reprint) (3 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. A unique collection of nearly 1,200 original letters, written in English and French during the reign of Henry VI, Edward IV, and Richard III. They provide a vivid insight into the lives, concerns, and social culture of the time, covering topics as varied as personal relationships, politics, and business dealings. The letters are drawn from the authorâs family archives and provide an intimate look into 15th-century England. The author has supplemented the letters with notes and an introduction, setting the social and historical context of the times, and illuminating the significance of the letters and the insights they offer into the period. Through these letters, the author offers readers a rare glimpse into the past, allowing them to experience the everyday lives of people living during this tumultuous period of English history. The letters reveal the deep social and political divisions of the time, as well as offering an insight into the personal lives of those involved, their hopes, fears, loves, losses, and daily struggles. 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.…