Personal Nobility Or Letters to a Nobleman on the Conduct of His Studies and the Dignity of the Peerage

by Vicesimus Knox

Book Overview

""Personal Nobility"" is a collection of letters written by Vicesimus Knox to a nobleman, advising him on the conduct of his studies and the dignity of his position as a peer. The book is a reflection on the importance of education and the role of the aristocracy in society. Knox argues that the nobility have a responsibility to use their position and influence for the betterment of society, and that education is a key component of this. He encourages...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162615230
• ISBN13: 9781162615233
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 400 Pages
• Weight: 1.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 8.3" x 11.0"