Devonshire William Cavendish (64 results)

First Edition. Near fine copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Panel edges very slightly dust-toned as with age. Corners sharp with an overall tight, bright and clean impression. Previous owner's bookplate. Physical description; 199 p. ; 23 cm. Subjects; Devonshire, William Cavendish Duke of 1720-1764. Statesmen Great Britain Diaries. 3 Kg.

First Edition. Fine copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Corners sharp with an overall tight, bright and clean impression. Physical description; 199 p. ; 23 cm. Subjects; Devonshire, William Cavendish Duke of 1720-1764. Statesmen Great Britain Diaries. 3 Kg.

First Edition. Near fine copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 199 pages; 199 p. ; 23 cm. Subjects: Devonshire, William Cavendish Duke of 1720-1764 - Diaries. Great Britain - Politics and government - 18th century - Sources. Great Britain - History - 18th century - Sources. Series: Camden fourth series ; v. 27. 3 Kg.

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First Edition. Near fine copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Panel edges very slightly dust-toned as with age. Corners sharp with an overall tight, bright and clean impression. Previous owner's bookplate. Physical description; 199 p. ; 23 cm. Subjects; Devonshire, William Cavendish Duke of 1720-1764. Statesmen Great Britain Diaries. 1 Kg.

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First Edition. Near fine copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 199 pages; 199 p. ; 23 cm. Subjects: Devonshire, William Cavendish Duke of 1720-1764 - Diaries. Great Britain - Politics and government - 18th century - Sources. Great Britain - History - 18th century - Sources. Series: Camden fourth series ; v. 27. 1 Kg.

First Edition. Fine copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Corners sharp with an overall tight, bright and clean impression. Physical description; 199 p. ; 23 cm. Subjects; Devonshire, William Cavendish Duke of 1720-1764. Statesmen Great Britain Diaries. 1 Kg.

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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a groundbreaking study of plague literature from the early modern era. It examines how the plague shaped literary expression and how literature, in turn, shaped perceptions of the plague. The book explores the complex relationship between disease, culture, and the human experience. It argues that plague literature is not simply a reflection of the social and medical conditions of the time but also a powerful force in shaping those conditions. The book draws on a wide range of sources, including medical treatises, sermons, poems, plays, and novels, to provide a comprehensive and nuanced understanding of the role of literature in the history of the plague. The book will be of interest to scholars of literature, history, and medicine, as well as anyone interested in the human experience of disease. 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.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the captivating history of a renowned English estate and its extraordinary library, tracing its evolution through the hands of influential families like the Cavendishes and the Spencers. The narrative unfolds against the backdrop of significant historical events, including the reign of Queen Elizabeth I and the English Civil War, offering a glimpse into the lives of remarkable individuals who shaped the estate and its intellectual legacy. The author meticulously explores the library's development over generations, highlighting notable acquisitions, esteemed collectors, and the diverse range of literary treasures housed within its walls. From rare editions of classics and historical accounts of exploration to scientific treatises and artistic masterpieces, the library's collection reflects the evolving interests and intellectual pursuits of its custodians. Through vivid descriptions and insightful anecdotes, this book illuminates the profound connection between place, people, and the pursuit of knowledge. It underscores the enduring value of libraries as repositories of human thought and cultural heritage, offering a testament to the power of books to inspire, educate, and connect us across time. 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.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the diverse areas of study that fall under the umbrella of classical studies in a range of fascinating, highly readable essays. The author traverses a broad landscape, embracing Greek and Roman history, literature, culture, and myth, demonstrating how classical themes have profoundly inspired and shaped Western art, literature, and thought. Beginning with the very origins of civilization in ancient Greece and Rome, the essays explore the rich tapestry of classical culture, from its literary masterpieces to its political systems, from its art and architecture to its enduring legacy. The author uncovers the multifaceted nature of classical studies, demonstrating the subject's profound relevance to the modern world and to our understanding of ourselves and our place in the world. The essays are written with clarity and verve, making them accessible and engaging to both classicists and general readers alike. 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.

Stipple engraving, with decorative border, from Lodge's Portraits,

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 2 volumes (843 pages) : illustrations (some colour) ; 35 cm. Issued in a slip case. Limited edition of 2000. Contents: V.1: The theatre of the Stuart court. The catalogue 1605-1631 v.2.: The catalogue 1631-1640.

One page, cr.8vo, faint staining (foxing?) but text clear and complete. "the Duke of Devonshire has only today received Mr Wards letter cponcerning the box at Drury Lane. Mr Heaton [his agent] Old Burlington St will transact the business with the committee upon this letter being shown to him." He succeeded to the title on the death of his father in 1811.

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Hardcover. Condition: Fair. Octavo, 20 cm. Bound in contemporary Cambridge-style calf. [14], xvi, [14], 288 pages, two engraved plates. No frontispiece illustration, the book begins with the title page. A couple pages loose. Burnaby's translation, altered and enlarged by Wilson and others. Cf. Bibliographical Society, London. Transactions, v. 10, p. 182. "The charms of liberty": pages 281-288. ESTC T105571.

[4], 16 pp. 4to. 10-3/8" x 8-1/8" "Georgiana Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire was an English socialite, political organizer, style icon, author, and activist. Of noble birth from the Spencer family, married into the Cavendish family, she was the first wife of William Cavendish, 5th Duke of Devonshire, and the mother of the 6th Duke of Devonshire. As the Duchess of Devonshire, she garnered much attention and fame in society during her lifetime. With a pre-eminent position in the peerage of England, the duchess was famous for her charisma, political influence, beauty, unusual marital arrangement, love affairs, socializing, and gambling." [Wiki] "To be the first Priestess in the Temple of this capricious Diety ['Female Error'], seems to be the principal object of Your Grace's wishes." [p. 2] The author of this libel, Combe, known for his vicious personal attacks, with The Diaboliad, published in the year prior, being a prime example. Four years later, in 1780, debts brought him into the King's Bench Prison, and much of his subsequent life was spent in prison. He is, perhaps, best known today for his Doctor Syntax titles, illustrated by Rowlandson. Some soiling to A1r, otherwise VG+. Disbound, now housed in an archival mylar sleeve 1st Printing (ESTC T103855; NCBEL II, 647).

Two Volumes, bound in One Volume (complete set). Small Octavo (9.3 cm x 16.2 cm). Pagination: Volume I: Frontispiece-Portrait of John, Earl of Rochester, 168 pages with five copper-engravings (plus Frontispiece) / Volume II: Frontispiece-Portrait, 168 pages with one copper-engraving (plus Frontispice). Hardcover / Original, 18th full leather of the 18th century with gilt lettering and ornament on spine. In protective Mylar. Firm with NO splitting but spine starting. Binding rubbed and some bumping to corners only. Interior in excellent condition. From the library of Daniel Conner (Connerville / Manch House), with blindstamped name of "Manch, Ballineen, Co. Cork" to endpaper and half-title. John Wilmot, 2nd Earl of Rochester (1 April 1647 (O.S.) 26 July 1680 (O.S.)) was an English poet and courtier of King Charles II's Restoration court, who reacted against the "spiritual authoritarianism" of the Puritan era. Rochester embodied a novel rebellion against the puritan programme, and he became as well known for his rakish lifestyle as for his poetry, although the two were often interlinked. He died as a result of a sexually transmitted infection at the age of 33. Rochester was described by his contemporary Andrew Marvell as "the best English satirist", and he is generally considered to be the most considerable poet and the most learned among the Restoration wits. His poetry was widely censored during the Victorian era, but enjoyed a revival from the 1920s onwards, with reappraisals from noted literary figures such as Graham Greene and Ezra Pound. The critic Vivian de Sola Pinto linked Rochester's libertinism to Hobbesian materialism. During his lifetime Rochester was best known for A Satyr Against Reason and Mankind and it remains among his best-known works today. Rochester's poetic work varies widely in form, genre, and content. He was part of a "mob of gentlemen who wrote with ease", who continued to produce their poetry in manuscripts, rather than in publication. As a consequence, some of Rochester's work deals with topical concerns, such as satires of courtly affairs in libels, to parodies of the styles of his contemporaries, such as Sir Carr Scrope. He is also notable for his impromptus, one of which is a teasing epigram on King Charles II: We have a pretty witty king, Whose word no man relies on. He never said a foolish thing, And never did a wise one. To which Charles supposedly replied, "That's true, for my words are my own, but my actions are those of my ministers". Rochester's poetry displays a range of learning and influences. These included imitations of Malherbe, Ronsard, and Boileau. He also translated or adapted from classical authors such as Petronius, Lucretius, Ovid, Anacreon, Horace, and Seneca. Rochester's writings were at once admired and infamous. A Satyr Against Mankind (1675), one of the few poems he published (in a broadside in 1679), is a scathing denunciation of rationalism and optimism that contrasts human perfidy with animal wisdom. The majority of his poetry was not published under his name until after his death. Because most of his poems circulated only in manuscript form during his lifetime, it is likely that much of his writing did not survive. Burnet claimed that Rochester's conversion experience led him to ask that "all his profane and lewd writings" be burned; it is unclear how much, if any, of Rochester's writing was destroyed. Rochester was also interested in the theatre. In addition to an interest in actresses, he wrote an adaptation of Fletcher's Valentinian (1685), a scene for Sir Robert Howard's The Conquest of China, a prologue to Elkanah Settle's The Empress of Morocco (1673), and epilogues to Sir Francis Fane's Love in the Dark (1675), Charles Davenant's Circe, a Tragedy (1677). The best-known dramatic work attributed to Rochester, Sodom, or the Quintessence of Debauchery, has never been successfully proven to be written by him. Posthumous printings of Sodom, however, gave rise to pros.