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Title: Memoirs of Sarah, Duchess of Marlborough, and of the Court of Queen Anne Vol. 2 (of 2)
Note: Reading ease score: 60.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: Richard Tonsing, MWS, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "Memoirs of Sarah, Duchess of Marlborough, and of the Court of Queen Anne" by Mrs. A. T. Thomson is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This work presents the life and influence of Sarah Churchill, the Duchess of Marlborough, highlighting her political maneuverings and relationships at the court of Queen Anne. The memoirs provide a personal perspective on the political climate of the time, particularly the fervent party spirit that characterized the era." The opening of the memoir introduces the key figures and political dynamics at play during the reign of Queen Anne, particularly focusing on the Duchess herself. Among the characters discussed is Lord Peterborough, whose contrasting qualities are explored alongside the Duchess’s role in political affairs. The early chapters outline her involvement in arranging advantageous marriages, shaping political alliances, and navigating the complexities of party affiliations, notably the Whigs and Tories. The narrative sheds light on the intense political rivalries and the personal intricacies of the Duchess’s life, setting the stage for her eventual rise and decline in influence at court. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Thomson, A. T., Mrs., 1797-1862
EBook No.: 65781
Published: Jul 6, 2021
Downloads: 93
Language: English
Subject: Great Britain -- Court and courtiers -- Biography
Subject: Marlborough, Sarah Jennings Churchill, Duchess of, 1660-1744
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Memoirs of Sarah, Duchess of Marlborough, and of the Court of Queen Anne Vol. 2 (of 2)
Note: Reading ease score: 60.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: Richard Tonsing, MWS, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "Memoirs of Sarah, Duchess of Marlborough, and of the Court of Queen Anne" by Mrs. A. T. Thomson is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This work presents the life and influence of Sarah Churchill, the Duchess of Marlborough, highlighting her political maneuverings and relationships at the court of Queen Anne. The memoirs provide a personal perspective on the political climate of the time, particularly the fervent party spirit that characterized the era." The opening of the memoir introduces the key figures and political dynamics at play during the reign of Queen Anne, particularly focusing on the Duchess herself. Among the characters discussed is Lord Peterborough, whose contrasting qualities are explored alongside the Duchess’s role in political affairs. The early chapters outline her involvement in arranging advantageous marriages, shaping political alliances, and navigating the complexities of party affiliations, notably the Whigs and Tories. The narrative sheds light on the intense political rivalries and the personal intricacies of the Duchess’s life, setting the stage for her eventual rise and decline in influence at court. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Thomson, A. T., Mrs., 1797-1862
EBook No.: 65781
Published: Jul 6, 2021
Downloads: 93
Language: English
Subject: Great Britain -- Court and courtiers -- Biography
Subject: Marlborough, Sarah Jennings Churchill, Duchess of, 1660-1744
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.