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The Life And Times Of Sir Thomas Gresham V1

The Life And Times Of Sir Thomas Gresham V1

John William Burgon

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2010
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9781120896926
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The Life and Times of Sir Thomas Gresham V1: Compiled Chiefly from His Correspondence (1839) is a biographical work written by John William Burgon. This book provides a detailed account of the life and times of Sir Thomas Gresham, a prominent merchant, financier, and diplomat in 16th-century England. The author has extensively used Gresham’s personal correspondence to compile this book, which sheds light on his business dealings, political alliances, and personal life. The book covers Gresham’s early years, his rise to prominence as a merchant, his involvement in the royal court, and his contributions to the establishment of the Royal Exchange in London. The author also explores Gresham’s relationships with important figures of his time, including Queen Elizabeth I and Sir Francis Walsingham. The book is a valuable resource for historians, scholars, and anyone interested in the history of England during the Tudor period.Preserved In Her Majesty’s State-Paper Office, Including Notices Of Many Of His Contemporaries. In Two Volumes.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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