Letters Written by His Excellency Arthur Capel, Earl of Essex, Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, in the Year 1675: To Which Is Prefixed, an Historical Account of His Life, and Deplorable Death in the Tower of London (Classic Reprint)

Arthur Capel

ISBN 10: 0267437153 / ISBN 13: 9780267437153

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Letters Written by His Excellency Arthur Capel, Earl of Essex, Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, in the Year 1675: To Which Is Prefixed, an Historical Account of His Life, and Deplorable Death in the Tower of London (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0267437153
• ISBN 13: 9780267437153
• Binding: HRD
• Condition: New
• Weight: 821 grams

About this title

Synopsis

Uncover the life and times of a pivotal Restoration statesman through his own letters and a companion life account.

This historical collection presents the letters of Arthur Capel, Earl of Essex, alongside an introductory life sketch and context for his career in Ireland and his standing at court. Drawn from 17th‑century records, the book offers a window into governance, policy, and the political intrigues of the era, with a focus on Essex’s approach to administration, reform, and public service.

What you’ll experience

• A portrait of a trusted royal official who shaped finances and governance in Ireland.
• Insights into the politics of late 1600s England and the challenges of managing a kingdom at the edge of upheaval.
• Excerpts and commentary that illuminate personal priorities, loyalties, and the pressures of public office.
• A historical narrative that situates private correspondence within public duty.

Ideal for readers of Restoration history, political biographies, and readers seeking primary sources shaped by a turbulent period in English governance.