Letters from a 17th‑century English leader illuminate Ireland in 1675
This edition presents the correspondence of Arthur Capel, Earl of Essex, as he served as Lord Lieutenant of Ireland in 1675. It combines the life story with his firsthand accounts of governance, policy, and court politics in that troubled era.
The content profiles a thoughtful administrator who studied the constitution, managed revenue, and sought to balance power between the crown and Parliament. It offers a window into the decisions, negotiations, and tensions that shaped Irish affairs and royal administration.
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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.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book presents a collection of letters written in 1675 by Lord Essex, a prominent figure during the reign of King Charles II of England. These letters offer unique insights into political, social, and economic conditions in Ireland during the restoration period. The author effectively positions the letters within a historical context, shedding light on the complex political dynamics, economic challenges, and social tensions of the period. Through the letters, readers can trace Lord Essex's efforts to navigate the intricate web of relationships between the English crown, the Irish government, and various factions within Irish society. The significance of this book lies in its contribution to our understanding of the complex interplay between politics and society in 17th-century Ireland, making it a valuable resource for historians and scholars alike. 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. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781332990917_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781332990917
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781332990917
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)