A History of the House of Percy: From the Earliest Times Down to the Present Century; Volume 2

By Gerald BrenanW.A. LindsayW A B 1846 Lindsay, et al.

Book Overview

""A History of the House of Percy: From the Earliest Times Down to the Present Century V2"" is a comprehensive account of the Percy family, one of the most prominent and powerful families in English history. The book covers the family's origins in the Norman Conquest, through their rise to power as one of the leading aristocratic families in medieval England, and their eventual decline in the modern era. Author Gerald Brenan provides a detailed examination of the family's political and social influence, as well as their cultural and artistic contributions to English society. This second volume of the series covers the period from the 16th century to the present day, including the family's involvement in the English Civil War and their role in the development of the Northumberland coal industry. Brenan draws on a wealth of primary sources, including family archives and historical documents, to provide a rich and engaging narrative that will appeal to both scholars and general readers interested in English history and the aristocracy.""This scarce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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432538233
• ISBN13: 9781432538231
• Release Date: April 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 496 Pages
• Weight: 1.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"