Lord Chesterfield And His World is a historical biography written by Samuel Shellabarger. The book is a detailed portrait of the life and times of Philip Dormer Stanhope, the 4th Earl of Chesterfield, a prominent figure in 18th-century England. The book explores the social, political, and cultural milieu of the time, and the role played by Lord Chesterfield in shaping it. The author provides a comprehensive account of Lord Chesterfield's life, starting from his birth in 1694 to his death in 1773. The book covers his early ...
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Lord Chesterfield And His World is a historical biography written by Samuel Shellabarger. The book is a detailed portrait of the life and times of Philip Dormer Stanhope, the 4th Earl of Chesterfield, a prominent figure in 18th-century England. The book explores the social, political, and cultural milieu of the time, and the role played by Lord Chesterfield in shaping it. The author provides a comprehensive account of Lord Chesterfield's life, starting from his birth in 1694 to his death in 1773. The book covers his early education, his career in politics, his travels, and his personal life, including his relationships with women and his family. The author also delves into Lord Chesterfield's literary works, particularly his famous Letters to His Son, which offer advice on etiquette, manners, and social graces. The book is a fascinating read for anyone interested in English history, politics, and culture, and provides a unique insight into the life of one of the most influential figures of the 18th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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