Henry Stuart: Cardinal of York, and His Times is a historical biography written by Alice Shield and first published in 1908. The book details the life and times of Henry Stuart, a prominent figure in the Roman Catholic Church during the 18th century. Stuart was the younger brother of Bonnie Prince Charlie, the last Jacobite claimant to the British throne, and spent much of his life in exile due to his family's political affiliations. Despite this, Stuart rose to great prominence within the Catholic Church, eventually ...
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Henry Stuart: Cardinal of York, and His Times is a historical biography written by Alice Shield and first published in 1908. The book details the life and times of Henry Stuart, a prominent figure in the Roman Catholic Church during the 18th century. Stuart was the younger brother of Bonnie Prince Charlie, the last Jacobite claimant to the British throne, and spent much of his life in exile due to his family's political affiliations. Despite this, Stuart rose to great prominence within the Catholic Church, eventually becoming a cardinal and playing a key role in the Vatican's diplomatic efforts in Europe. Shield's book provides a detailed account of Stuart's life, as well as the political and religious climate of the time. The book is well-researched and provides valuable insights into the life of a significant historical figure.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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