John Galt

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The Life And Administration Of Cardinal Wolsey (1824)

Beschreibung

""The Life and Administration of Cardinal Wolsey"" is a historical biography written by John Galt in 1824. The book details the life and political career of Cardinal Thomas Wolsey, who served as the chief advisor to King Henry VIII of England during the early 16th century. Galt provides a comprehensive account of Wolsey's rise to power, including his role as Archbishop of York and Chancellor of England. The book also explores Wolsey's relationships with other notable figures of the time, such as the Pope, the Holy Roman Emperor, and various members of the English court. Galt offers insight into Wolsey's political strategies and reforms, including his efforts to increase the power of the monarchy and reform the Catholic Church in England. Throughout the book, Galt provides a critical analysis of Wolsey's achievements and failures, including his eventual downfall and imprisonment. Overall, ""The Life and Administration of Cardinal Wolsey"" is a detailed and engaging account of one of the most influential figures in English history.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.

Autor

John Galt was a Scottish author, entrepreneur, and political and social commentator. Galt has been dubbed the first political author in the English language since he was the first to address concerns related to the Industrial Revolution. Galt was the Canada Company's first superintendent (1826-1829). In the first half of the nineteenth century, the company was created to populate a part of what is now Southern Ontario (then known as Upper Canada); it was later considered "the most important single attempt at settlement in Canadian history". Galt was recalled to Britain in 1829 for mismanagement of the Canada Company (especially inept bookkeeping), and he was later imprisoned for failing to pay his son's tuition. Galt was born in Irvine, Ayrshire, the son of a naval captain who traded in the West Indies. He was a first cousin to Captain Alexander Allan. His father relocated to Greenock around 1780. The family paid him regular visits but did not return permanently until 1789. John attended Irvine Grammar School alongside Henry Eckford, a lifelong friend, and William Spence. Galt spent a few months at the Greenock Custom House when he was 17 years old. He then worked as an apprentice and junior clerk for his uncle, Mr. Ewing, while simultaneously penning essays and stories for local journals in his own time. He relocated to London in 1804 to join his father and seek his wealth.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 396
• Erscheinungstermin: 10. Mai 2009
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 21mm
• Gewicht: 572g
• ISBN-13: 9781104495909
• ISBN-10: 1104495902
• Artikelnr.: 26499244