Coke Of Norfolk And His Friends V1: The Life Of Thomas William Coke, First Earl Of Leicester Of Holkham (1908) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781164108207)

Coke of Norfolk and His Friends V1: The Life of Thomas William Coke, First Earl of Leicester of Holkham (1908) is a biography written by Anna M. W. Stirling. The book chronicles the life of Thomas William Coke, an influential figure in 18th and 19th century England. Coke was a wealthy landowner and politician who played a key role in the agricultural revolution of the late 18th century. He was also a close friend of many prominent figures of his time, including William Wilberforce and Sir Joshua Reynolds. The book provides a detailed account of Coke's life, from his early years as a member of parliament to his later years as a philanthropist and patron of the arts. The first volume of the book covers Coke's childhood, education, and early political career, as well as his marriage and family life. It also explores his relationships with his friends and associates, and his contributions to the advancement of agriculture and social reform. Overall, Coke of Norfolk and His Friends V1 is an informative and engaging biography that sheds light on the life and legacy of one of England's most influential figures.Containing An Account Of His Ancestry, Surroundings, Public Services And Private Friendships And Including Many Unpublished Letters From Noted Men Of His Day, English And American. In Two Volumes.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.

Author: Anna M. W. Stirling
ISBN-10: 1164108204
ISBN-13: 9781164108207
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 546
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.59lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.10d