Life Of William Of Wykeham

Sometime Bishop Of Winchester And Lord High Chancellor Of England

von George Herbert Moberly

340 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

The book ""Life Of William Of Wykeham: Sometime Bishop Of Winchester And Lord High Chancellor Of England"" by George Herbert Moberly is a detailed account of the life and achievements of William of Wykeham, who was a prominent figure in medieval England. William of Wykeham was the Bishop of Winchester and also served as the Lord High Chancellor of England during the reigns of King Edward III and King Richard II. The book provides an in-depth look at William of Wykeham's life, from his humble beginnings as a poor boy in rural England to his rise to power as one of the most influential figures in the country. Moberly examines William of Wykeham's early education, his time as a clerk at court, and his eventual appointment as Bishop of Winchester. The book also delves into William of Wykeham's political career, including his role as Lord High Chancellor and his involvement in the Wars of the Roses. Moberly provides insight into William of Wykeham's political beliefs and his relationships with other important figures of the time. Throughout the book, Moberly emphasizes William of Wykeham's contributions to education and architecture. William of Wykeham founded Winchester College and New College, Oxford, and was responsible for the construction of many important buildings, including Windsor Castle and Winchester Cathedral. Overall, ""Life Of William Of Wykeham: Sometime Bishop Of Winchester And Lord High Chancellor Of England"" is a comprehensive biography that offers a fascinating look at one of the most influential figures of medieval England.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Themen: Biographie, Literatur und Literaturwissenschaft Biografien und Sachliteratur Allgemein Historisch, politisch, militärisch
• ISBN: 9781432652142
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 01.06.2007
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC