A History Of The House Of Percy: From The Earliest Time Down To The Present Century V1

By Gerald Brenan

Book Overview

""A History of the House of Percy: From the Earliest Time Down to the Present Century V1"" is a comprehensive account of the Percy family, one of the most prominent and powerful noble families in England. Written by historian Gerald Brenan, the book traces the family's origins and their rise to prominence during the Middle Ages, through their involvement in key historical events such as the Wars of the Roses and the English Civil War. The book also explores the family's cultural and social impact, including their patronage of the arts and influence on the development of English architecture. With meticulous research and engaging prose, Brenan provides a fascinating insight into the history of one of England's most iconic families.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: 1163299774
• ISBN13: 9781163299777
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 454 Pages
• Weight: 1.33 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"