Manuscripts of the Earl of Egmont. Diary of Viscount Percival Afterwards First Earl of Egmont. : Historical Manuscripts Commission.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Roberts, R. A.

Series:

Manuscripts of the Earl of Egmont Series

Manuscripts of the Earl of Egmont Series ; v.1

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Eighteenth century.

Personal narratives.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (498 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Other Title:

Manuscripts of the Earl of Egmont

Manuscripts of the Earl of Egmont. Diary of Viscount Percival afterwards First Earl of Egmont. Volume I

Place of Publication:

Burlington : TannerRitchie Publishing, 2014.

Summary:

This volume presents the meticulously kept diary of John Percival, the first Earl of Egmont, covering the years 1730 to 1733. Edited by the Historical Manuscripts Commission, the diary offers a detailed account of Percival's personal life, political activities, and social milieu during the early Georgian era. Percival, a Protestant and a supporter of Sir Robert Walpole, was a member of the British House of Commons with a penchant for independence. The diary reflects his involvement in parliamentary affairs, his family life, and his aspirations for his children. Written with precision and laborious care, the entries provide a vivid portrait of 18th-century politics, society, and personal experiences. This work is a valuable resource for historians and researchers interested in British political history, aristocratic life, and the cultural context of the time. Generated by AI.

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ISBN:

9781554937929

1554937922

OCLC:

1498498087