The Lives of William Cavendish, Duke of Newcastle and of His Wife, Margaret, Duchess of Newcastle is a historical biography written by Margaret, the Duchess of Newcastle. The book chronicles the lives of William Cavendish, the Duke of Newcastle, and his wife Margaret, who were prominent figures in 17th-century English society. The book provides a detailed account of their lives, including their upbringing, marriage, political careers, and artistic pursuits. The Duke was a military leader and politician, while the Duchess was a poet, philosopher, and author. The book also explores their relationship and the challenges they faced as a couple in a society that was often hostile to women intellectuals. The Lives of William Cavendish, Duke of Newcastle and of His Wife, Margaret, Duchess of Newcastle offers a fascinating glimpse into the lives of two remarkable individuals and their contributions to English society and culture.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.
- | Author: Margaret Duchess of Newcastle
- | Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
- | Publication Date: Apr 10, 2007
- | Number of Pages: 340 pages
- | Binding: Paperback or Softback
- | ISBN-10: 1432527568
- | ISBN-13: 9781432527563
