Charles Talbot, Duke of Shrewsbury

Klappentext Originally published in 1930, this book presents a comprehensive biography of the renowned British statesman Charles Talbot (1660-1718). Zusammenfassung Originally published in 1930, this book presents a comprehensive biography of the renowned British statesman Charles Talbot, 1st Duke of Shrewsbury (1660–1718). The text incorporates detailed information on the key events in Talbot's life and his role in a number of important historical incidents. Inhaltsverzeichnis Prefatory note; 1. Ancestry and early life; 2. The revolution; 3. In opposition; 4. Second secretaryship of state; 5. The Fenwick case; 6. The aftermath of the Fenwick case; 7. Travels abroad, 1700-5; 8. Alliance with the Tories; 9. The Paris embassy, and the Irish Lord-Lieutenancy; 10. The Hanoverian succession; 11. Conclusion; Bibliography; Index.

Product details

• Authors: T. C. Nicholson, T. C. Turberville Nicholson, A. S. Turberville
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 12.02.2015
• EAN: 9781107475311
• ISBN: 978-1-107-47531-1
• No. of pages: 262
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History; Non-fiction book > History > Biographies, autobiographies