Upstart Earl - A Study of Social Mental World of Richard Boyle, First Earl of Cork,

Klappentext This book explains how Richard Boyle became the wealthiest English landowner of his generation. Zusammenfassung 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. This book explains how this phenomenal social feat was achieved. Inhaltsverzeichnis 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'.

Product details

• Authors: Nicholas Canny, Nicholas P. Canny
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 20.11.2008
• EAN: 9780521090384
• ISBN: 978-0-521-09038-4
• No. of pages: 224
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > History