Paston Letters, Vol. 1 of 2 (Classic Reprint)

Various Persons of Rank or Consequence

ISBN 10: 1331625343 / ISBN 13: 9781331625346

Published by Forgotten Books, 2024

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Print on Demand. A unique collection of nearly 1,200 original letters, written in English and French during the reign of Henry VI, Edward IV, and Richard III. They provide a vivid insight into the lives, concerns, and social culture of the time, covering topics as varied as personal relationships, politics, and business dealings. The letters are drawn from the authorâ s family archives and provide an intimate look into 15th-century England. The author has supplemented the letters with notes and an introduction, setting the social and historical context of the times, and illuminating the significance of the letters and the insights they offer into the period. Through these letters, the author offers readers a rare glimpse into the past, allowing them to experience the everyday lives of people living during this tumultuous period of English history. The letters reveal the deep social and political divisions of the time, as well as offering an insight into the personal lives of those involved, their hopes, fears, loves, losses, and daily struggles. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Paston Letters, Vol. 1 of 2 (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1331625343
• ISBN 13: 9781331625346
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
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A unique collection of nearly 1,200 original letters, written in English and French during the reign of Henry VI, Edward IV, and Richard III. They provide a vivid insight into the lives, concerns, and social culture of the time, covering topics as varied as personal relationships, politics, and business dealings. The letters are drawn from the author’s family archives and provide an intimate look into 15th-century England. The author has supplemented the letters with notes and an introduction, setting the social and historical context of the times, and illuminating the significance of the letters and the insights they offer into the period. Through these letters, the author offers readers a rare glimpse into the past, allowing them to experience the everyday lives of people living during this tumultuous period of English history. The letters reveal the deep social and political divisions of the time, as well as offering an insight into the personal lives of those involved, their hopes, fears, loves, losses, and daily struggles.