Excerpt from The Old Countess of Desmond, Vol. 7: An Inquiry, Did She Ever Seek Redress at the Court of Queen Elizabeth, as Recorded in the Journal of Robert Sydney, Earl of Leicester! And Did She Ever Sit for Her Portrait
My inquiry of 1830, and its erroneous conclusion, having been brought into notice and animadverted on, I have, at the opening of the present paper, gone into some detail of the grounds of the conclusion come to, in which I give Extracts from letters I was favoured with by my very kind friend, the late Sir William Betham.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book unravels the mystery surrounding the enigmatic "Old Countess of Desmond", an Irish noblewoman who lived to an extraordinary age, spanning multiple historical periods. The author painstakingly reconstructs her life, examining the historical record and engaging in extensive archival research to separate fact from fiction. Through a nuanced analysis of contemporary accounts and official documents, the author explores the Countess's lineage, marriages, and the legal battles surrounding her extensive landholdings. They also delve into the cultural context of the time, shedding light on the social and political dynamics that shaped her experiences. This book challenges previous assumptions and offers a fresh perspective on a fascinating historical figure, revealing the complexities of her life and times. Its insights contribute to a richer understanding of the role of women in Irish history and the nature of ageing in the early modern world. 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. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780282667498_0
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