John Of Gaunt

His Life And Character (1874)

von Charles William Empson

72 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

""John of Gaunt: His Life and Character"" is a biography written by Charles William Empson and published in 1874. The book focuses on the life and legacy of John of Gaunt, the fourth son of King Edward III of England. John of Gaunt was a prominent figure in English history, serving as a military leader, diplomat, and political figure during the late 14th century. Empson's biography provides a detailed account of John of Gaunt's life, including his military campaigns in France, his role in the Peasants' Revolt of 1381, and his relationships with his family and other prominent figures of the time. The book also delves into John of Gaunt's character, exploring his motivations, beliefs, and personality traits. Throughout the biography, Empson draws on a variety of sources, including historical documents, contemporary accounts, and previous biographies of John of Gaunt. He also provides his own analysis and interpretation of the events and personalities he describes. Overall, ""John of Gaunt: His Life and Character"" is a comprehensive and well-researched biography that provides insight into one of the most important figures of medieval England. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in English history, medieval warfare, or the lives of prominent historical figures.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 Könige und Königinnen
• ISBN: 9781437029505
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 01.10.2008
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC