A Select Collection of Original Letters; Written by the Most Eminent Persons, on Various Entertaining Subjects, and on Many Important Occasions, Vol. ... Eighth, to the Present Time (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

John Duncombe

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0267296118 ISBN 13: 9780267296118

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2022

Synopsis

Voices from history come alive in a two-volume collection of original letters.

Spanning from the reign of Henry VIII to the present time, this edition gathers correspondence written by the era’s most eminent figures, offering direct insight into their lives, concerns, and world.

This nonfiction anthology presents letters that illuminate politics, culture, and personal ties across centuries. Readable and anchored in historical context, it invites readers to hear history through the voices of those who lived it.

• Firsthand perspectives on major events and daily life across different periods
• Letters by notable figures, providing a window into their thoughts and relationships
• A chronological glimpse of social, political, and cultural concerns
• Two-volume edition designed for easy browsing and reference

Ideal for readers drawn to history, primary sources, and epistolary writing, this collection fits anyone seeking authentic voices from the past.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0267296118
• ISBN 13: 9780267296118
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 306