The Devonshire House Circle (1916)

The Devonshire House Circle (1916)

Hugh Stokes

39,62 €
IVA incluido
Disponible
Editorial:
Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2010
Materia
Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781120875075
39,62 €
IVA incluido
Disponible

Selecciona una librería:

  • Librería Samer Atenea
  • Librería Aciertas (Toledo)
  • Kálamo Books
  • Librería Perelló (Valencia)
  • Librería Elías (Asturias)
  • Donde los libros
  • Librería Kolima (Madrid)
  • Librería Proteo (Málaga)

The Devonshire House Circle is a historical non-fiction book written by Hugh Stokes and originally published in 1916. The book provides a detailed account of the social and political elite of Victorian and Edwardian England, who were members of the Devonshire House Circle. This circle was a group of aristocrats, politicians, and intellectuals who gathered at the Devonshire House in London during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.The book covers the lives and careers of prominent members of the circle, including the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire, Lord Rosebery, Lord Salisbury, and William Ewart Gladstone. It also explores the relationships and interactions between these individuals, their families, and other notable figures of the time, such as Queen Victoria and her family.Stokes provides a vivid and engaging portrayal of the social and political scene of the era, highlighting the key events and issues that shaped the lives of the Devonshire House Circle members. He also delves into the personal lives of these individuals, revealing their passions, struggles, and achievements.Overall, The Devonshire House Circle is a fascinating and insightful book that offers a unique perspective on the Victorian and Edwardian periods, as well as the lives of some of the most influential figures of the time.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.

Artículos relacionados

  • Last Resort
    Jill Sanders
    Cassey's life is crazy enough. The last thing she needs is some cocky rich boy trying to destroy her business. Normally immune to these vultures, she finds this brazen hottie especially difficult to refuse. Out to close the deal of a lifetime, Luke won't take no for an answer, and the intoxicating beauty standing in his way isn't going to go down easily. He'll n...
    Disponible

    15,86 €

  • Voodoos and Obeahs
    Joseph J Williams
    Sorcery & Witchcraft in the CaribbeanVoodoos and Obeahs: Phases of West India Witchcraft by the Jesuit anthropologist Joseph J. Williams (1875-1940) offers a careful documentation of the history and ethnography of Voodoo and reveals the connection of both Haitian Voodoo and Jamaican Obeah to snake worship (ophioletreia). In Jamaica, Obeah is the general term to denote those Afr...
    Disponible

    21,57 €

  • Camouflaged Sisters
    Lila Holley
    Camouflaged Sisters chronicles the courageous path of fourteen women who overcame various internal and external struggles during their military careers. These veterans give open accounts of how they adapted, achieved work-life balance, relied on their faith, and used mentorship as a vital tool in their success pre- and post-military career.Expect to be inspired by black women w...
    Disponible

    20,65 €

  • The Yellow Wallpaper
    Charlotte Perkins Gilman
    The Yellow Wallpaper (original title: "The Yellow Wall-paper. A Story") is a 6,000-word short story by the American writer Charlotte Perkins Gilman, first published in January 1892 in The New England Magazine. It is regarded as an important early work of American feminist literature, illustrating attitudes in the 19th century toward women's health, both physical and mental....
    Disponible

    5,26 €

  • Tea
    Velina Hasu Houston
    It’s 1968.  Himiko Hamilton struggles in a graceless marriage in a country that is not her own.  Having come from Japan at the end of World War II and landed in a small Kansas town because of her marriage to an American soldier, she is at odds with the culture that she left behind and the one in which she is trying to survive. In the midst of this turmoil is her beautiful mixed...
    Disponible

    31,79 €

  • Great Expectations
    Charles Dickens
    ***Traditional Character Edition***Great Expectations is hailed as Charles Dickens' masterpiece. A gripping tale of love and loss, aspiration and moral redemption, the story follows the young orphan Xiaomao (Pip) from poverty to a life of unexpected opportunity and wealth. In Part 2, Xiaomao leaves his life of poverty behind to seek his fortunes in Shanghai and win the hear...
    Disponible

    16,48 €

Otros libros del autor

  • Madame De Brinvilliers and Her Times 1630-1676
    Hugh Stokes
    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 ...
    Disponible

    33,61 €

  • A Prince Of Pleasure
    Hugh Stokes
    A Prince of Pleasure: Philip of France and His Court, 1640-1701 (1913) is a historical book written by Hugh Stokes. The book explores the life and reign of Philip of France, a prince who lived during the 17th century. The author delves into the political and social climate of the time, highlighting the extravagance and excesses of the French court. Stokes provides a detailed ac...
    Disponible

    41,75 €

  • The Art Treasures Of London, Painting
    Hugh Stokes
    ''The Art Treasures of London: Painting'' is a comprehensive guide to the schools of painting represented in the public galleries of London, written by Hugh Stokes and originally published in 1908. The book offers a chronological overview of the development of painting, from the early Italian and Flemish schools through to the contemporary artists of the time. Stokes provides d...
    Disponible

    30,14 €

  • Madame De Brinvilliers And Her Times 1630-1676
    Hugh Stokes
    Madame De Brinvilliers And Her Times 1630-1676. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. ...
    Disponible

    30,51 €