The British Plutarch

The British Plutarch

Francis Wrangham

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Nabu Press
Año de edición:
2010
Materia
Biografía: general
ISBN:
9781147016833
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The British Plutarch, Volume 3, by Francis Wrangham, offers a collection of biographical sketches celebrating the lives of notable individuals from Great Britain and Ireland. Spanning the period from the accession of Henry VIII to the present time, this volume focuses on divines, patriots, statesmen, warriors, philosophers, poets, and artists. Wrangham’s work provides insight into the characters and contributions of those who shaped the cultural, political, and intellectual landscape of the British Isles. This historical record illuminates the lives of influential figures and their impact on British society. 'The British Plutarch' serves as a valuable resource for readers interested in the rich history and heritage of Great Britain and Ireland. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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