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

 
9780483202573: 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)

Synopsis

Explore intimate letters from history that reveal personal passion, political courage, and witty dialogue across centuries.

This volume gathers original correspondence by eminent figures, from royal courts to moments of public affairs, offering a vivid sense of voice and era.

This collection presents a cross-section of letters on entertaining subjects and important occasions, spanning dramatic personal moments and significant public matters. The writing captures mood, tone, and the social norms of the times, making the past feel immediate without venturing beyond the premise of these circulated notes.
  • Vivid glimpses of personal relationships, loyalties, and social expectations in historical contexts.
  • Direct voices from figures shaping politics, culture, and daily life across eras.
  • Early modern prose and epistolary styles that illuminate how people spoke to one another.
  • Contextual snapshots of the manners, manners, and expectations of different periods.
Ideal for readers who enjoy historical letters, biographical sketches, and classic world correspondence across time.

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9780365204220: 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)

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ISBN 10:  0365204226 ISBN 13:  9780365204220
Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018
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