Correspondence Of Two Brothers: Edward Adolphus, Eleventh Duke Of Somerset And His Brother, Lord Webb Seymour, 1800 To 1819 And After (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781432519971)

The book ""Correspondence Of Two Brothers: Edward Adolphus, Eleventh Duke Of Somerset And His Brother, Lord Webb Seymour, 1800 To 1819 And After"" is a collection of letters exchanged between two brothers, Edward Adolphus, the Eleventh Duke of Somerset, and his brother, Lord Webb Seymour, spanning the years 1800 to 1819 and beyond. The letters provide a fascinating insight into the lives of two aristocratic brothers during a period of great social and political change in England.The correspondence covers a wide range of topics, including family matters, politics, social events, and personal relationships. The brothers discuss their opinions on the Napoleonic Wars, the Reform Act of 1832, and the changing role of the aristocracy in society. They also discuss their own personal lives, including their marriages, children, and financial affairs.The letters are edited and annotated by Lady Guendolen Ramsden, a descendant of the Seymour family, who provides context and background information to help readers understand the historical and social context of the correspondence. The book is a valuable resource for historians, genealogists, and anyone interested in the lives of the British aristocracy during the early nineteenth century.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: Lady Guendolen Ramsden
ISBN-10: 1432519972
ISBN-13: 9781432519971
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 04/10/2007
Pages: 384
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.24lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.85d