Fragmenta Regalia (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162663494)

Fragmenta Regalia is a historical book written by Paul Hentzner in the 17th century. The book is a travelogue that describes the author's journey to England in 1598. Hentzner was a German traveler who visited England during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. The book is a fascinating account of his experiences in England and his observations of the English lifestyle and culture.The book is divided into three parts. The first part of the book describes Hentzner's journey from Germany to England. He describes his experiences traveling through France and the English Channel. The second part of the book is a detailed description of the English royal court. Hentzner describes the customs, manners, and etiquette of the court, as well as the personalities of the courtiers and the queen herself. The third part of the book is a description of London and its people. Hentzner describes the city's architecture, its markets, and its culture.The book is a valuable historical document that provides insight into the Elizabethan era. It is also an entertaining read, full of colorful descriptions and anecdotes. Hentzner's observations are often humorous, and his descriptions of the English people and their customs are both insightful and entertaining. Overall, Fragmenta Regalia is a must-read for anyone interested in English history and culture.The principal note of her reign will be, that she ruled much by faction and parties, which she herself both made, upheld, and weakened, as her own great judgment advised; for I do dissent from the common and received opinion, that my Lord of Leicester was ABSOLUTE and ALONE in her GRACE; and, though I come somewhat short of the knowledge of these times, yet, that I may not err or shoot at random, I know it from assured intelligence that it was not so; for proof whereof, amongst many (that could present), I will both relate a story, and therein a known truth, and it was thus.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: Paul Hentzner
ISBN-10: 1162663499
ISBN-13: 9781162663494
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 46
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.21lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.10d