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Sir Richard Whittington

Sir Richard Whittington

James Rice / Walter Besant

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Kessinger Publishing
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2006
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9781425495657
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Sir Richard Whittington: Lord Mayor Of London is a biography written by Walter Besant about the life of Sir Richard Whittington, who served as the Lord Mayor of London four times in the 14th century. The book explores Whittington’s humble beginnings as a poor boy in Gloucestershire and his rise to become one of the wealthiest and most influential men in London. It delves into his success as a merchant, his philanthropy, and his close relationship with King Richard II. The book also provides historical context for the time period, including the Black Death and the Peasants’ Revolt. Besant’s writing style is engaging and informative, making this book an excellent choice for anyone interested in the history of London or 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.

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