Cantitate/Preț
Produs

The Upstart Earl

Autor Nicholas Canny
en Limba Engleză Paperback – 31 iul 2008
Richard Boyle (1566–1643) is recognised more for the achievements of his children than for his own accomplishments. But in his own lifetime his advancement from an obscure Kentish background to become the wealthiest English landowner of his generation was a matter of the greatest interest and curiosity; all the more so because Boyle matched his economic success with the attainment of an Irish peerage, membership of the English privy council and marriage alliances with some of the more notable families in England and Ireland. This book explains how this phenomenal social feat was achieved, discusses how English society responded to Boyle's advancement and details how Boyle rationalised his elevation to himself, to his children and to the world at large. Richard Boyle was also the father of an extraordinarily large and extremely talented family, and a close study of his diary and voluminous correspondence has shed considerable light on the rearing and education of his children.
Citește tot Restrânge

Preț: 37013 lei

Puncte Express: 555

Carte tipărită la comandă

Livrare economică 11-25 august

Livrare prin curier în România Termenul estimat este afișat lângă disponibilitate.
Transport gratuit de la 40000 lei Plată online sau ramburs, în funcție de opțiunile comenzii.
Retur gratuit în 14 zile Comandă securizată și suport în română.

Specificații

ISBN-13: 9780521090384
ISBN-10: 0521090385
Pagini: 224
Dimensiuni: 140 x 216 x 13 mm
Greutate: 0.32 kg
Editura: Cambridge University Press
Locul publicării:Cambridge, United Kingdom

Cuprins

Preface; 1. The enigmatic career of Richard Boyle, 1566–1643; 2. The hostile witness: Boyle's career through the eyes of his enemies; 3. The mental world of Richard Boyle; 4. Social ascent and social adjustments in the career of Richard Boyle; 5. The family lief of Richard Boyle; 6. Richard Boyle: Anglo-Irishman; 7. Conclusion: the Boyles, Ireland and the 'New Science'.

Descriere

This book explains how Richard Boyle became the wealthiest English landowner of his generation.