The Life and Letters of the Great Earl of Cork (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Dorothea Townshend

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1331246563 ISBN 13 : 9781331246565

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

This book explores the extraordinary life of Richard Boyle, who rose from humble beginnings to become one of the most powerful figures in seventeenth-century Ireland. The author reveals how Boyle, a young lawyer with only a few pounds in his pocket, navigated the turbulent world of Elizabethan Ireland, a land riven by religious and political strife, and carved out a vast fortune and unparalleled influence. Through the lens of Boyle's experiences, this book paints a vivid picture of life in Ireland during a pivotal era, highlighting the clash between English settlers and the native population. We witness the brutal realities of colonial expansion, the complex political machinations of the English court, and the ruthless ambition of those seeking to exploit a land in turmoil. The author explores the intricate tapestry of Boyle's character, showcasing his shrewdness, ambition, and the unwavering belief in divine providence that guided him. Ultimately, this book offers a fascinating glimpse into a man who rose to become a dominant force in a young nation, shaping the landscape of Ireland and leaving an enduring legacy.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

I reland as the distressful country, the land of old, unhappy far-off things, that we feel an incredulous surprise on hearing of a man who actually won name and fame in I reland, and whose own fortune prospered while he shed prosperity around him. By a happy chance we are able to become intimately acquainted with this exceptional man. In the diary which the piety of his descendants has treasured at Lismore, we can read how Richard Boyle thanked God for enabling him to do good works for the commonwealth, and prayed, God damn Redmond Fitzgerald for turning pirate ;we can see the kindly old man sending away an erring maidservant in his own coach, though no feeling of Christian charity could make him either forgive or forget the rough words of the Lord Chancellor of I reland, and the injuries of the Earl of Strafford. We learn to smile at his hot temper, to aspire with his ambitions, to grieve with his sorrows, till, when we close the last page of the record of his life, we feel that we are bidding farewell to a familiar and honoured friend, rather than to a forgotten worthy, who loved and hated three hundred years ago.
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This book was originally published prior to 1923, and represents a reproduction of an important historical work, maintaining the same format as the original work. While some publishers have opted to apply OCR (optical character recognition) technology to the process, we believe this leads to sub-optimal results (frequent typographical errors, strange characters and confusing formatting) and does not adequately preserve the historical character of the original artifact. We believe this work is culturally important in its original archival form. While we strive to adequately clean and digitally enhance the original work, there are occasionally instances where imperfections such as blurred or missing pages, poor pictures or errant marks may have been introduced due to either the quality of the original work or the scanning process itself. Despite these occasional imperfections, we have brought it back into print as part of our ongoing global book preservation commitment, providing customers with access to the best possible historical reprints. We appreciate your understanding of these occasional imperfections, and sincerely hope you enjoy seeing the book in a format as close as possible to that intended by the original publisher.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1331246563
• ISBN 13: 9781331246565
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 594
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