Project Gutenberg 2011-03-11 Public domain in the USA. 65 Anonymous Anonyme Anonymous, Anonymous Cabinet Portrait Gallery of British Worthies. Volume I Reading ease score: 53.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. Henry II. -- Roger Bacon -- Edward III. -- Wicliffe -- Chaucer -- William of Wykeham. Produced by Marcia Brooks, Donna M. Ritchey and the Online Distributed Proofreading Canada Team at http://www.pgdpcanada.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "The Cabinet Portrait Gallery of British Worthies. Volume I" by Anonymous is a biographical collection written in the mid-19th century. The volume appears to focus on the lives of notable figures in British history, beginning with Henry II and extending to Roger Bacon and others, showcasing their significant contributions and historical importance. This work likely aims to provide readers with informative insights into the lives and legacies of these figures, celebrating their impact on British history. The opening of the book introduces Henry II, providing a detailed narrative on his lineage, his rise to power, and the historical context of his reign. It outlines Henry's background, including the tumultuous political climate he navigated as he assumed the throne, and delves into the complexities of his family dynamics, particularly regarding his mother and his struggles with rivals. The text highlights the tragic elements of his rule, foreshadowing themes of ambition, conflict, and the challenges of monarchy during a chaotic time in medieval England. Overall, the beginning sets the stage for a rich exploration of Henry II and invites readers to delve into the nuanced details of his remarkable journey toward kingship. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Great Britain -- Biography CT Text Browsing: Biographies Browsing: History - British 381771 379871 2024-10-15T06:19:16.386884 2023-09-15T11:36:57.000289 text/html text/html 379504 2021-01-07T14:42:01 text/html; charset=utf-8 417601 2021-01-07T14:42:01 text/html; charset=utf-8 application/zip 475034 2024-10-15T06:19:25.523833 application/epub+zip 477552 2024-10-15T06:19:20.414848 application/epub+zip 216574 2024-10-15T06:19:18.851872 application/epub+zip 680840 2024-10-15T06:19:29.333814 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 653375 2024-10-15T06:19:24.464826 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 363465 2022-09-16T09:38:16.486515 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 344455 344205 2024-10-15T06:19:15.752930 2023-09-15T11:36:56.448275 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 344247 2021-01-07T14:42:01 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 131253 2021-01-07T14:42:01 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 344238 2021-01-07T14:42:01 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 131126 2021-01-07T14:42:01 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 21534 2024-10-15T06:19:29.698818 application/rdf+xml 15874 2024-10-15T06:19:19.470852 image/jpeg 3598 2024-10-15T06:19:19.169875 image/jpeg 507511 2024-10-15T06:19:16.434910 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog More titles under Unknown en.wikipedia