The Letters, With the Characters. Edited With Introd., Notes, and Index by John Bradshaw
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This meticulously edited collection, "The Letters, With the Characters," presents the correspondence of Philip Dormer Stanhope, Earl of Chesterfield, a prominent 18th-century British statesman and man of letters. Compiled and annotated by John Bradshaw, this edition offers readers a comprehensive look into Chesterfield's insightful observations on politics, society, and the art of living. Chesterfield's letters, known for their wit and elegance, provide valuable insights into the social and political landscape of his time. They also reveal his philosophies on education, manners, and success. T...
This meticulously edited collection, "The Letters, With the Characters," presents the correspondence of Philip Dormer Stanhope, Earl of Chesterfield, a prominent 18th-century British statesman and man of letters. Compiled and annotated by John Bradshaw, this edition offers readers a comprehensive look into Chesterfield's insightful observations on politics, society, and the art of living. Chesterfield's letters, known for their wit and elegance, provide valuable insights into the social and political landscape of his time. They also reveal his philosophies on education, manners, and success. This volume includes detailed notes and an index, enhancing its accessibility for both scholars and general readers. Bradshaw's careful editing ensures the historical accuracy and contextual understanding of each letter, making this edition a definitive resource for anyone interested in 18th-century British history and literature. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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