Look About You, 1600 (1913) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781164056713)

Look About You, 1600 is a historical fiction novel written by W. W. Greg and published in 1913. The book takes place in the year 1600 and follows the story of a young Englishman named Richard Carewe. Richard is a member of the gentry and has just returned from university when he is sent to live with his uncle in London. Through Richard's eyes, the reader is given a glimpse into life in Elizabethan England. The book explores the social, political, and religious issues of the time, including the conflict between Catholics and Protestants, the power struggle between the monarchy and Parliament, and the tensions between the English and the Spanish. As Richard becomes more involved in the politics of the day, he also finds himself falling in love with a young woman named Margaret. Their relationship is complicated by their different religious backgrounds and the societal expectations placed upon them. Overall, Look About You, 1600 is a vivid and detailed portrayal of life in early modern England. It offers a compelling story that is both historically accurate and emotionally engaging.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: W. W. Greg
ISBN-10: 1164056719
ISBN-13: 9781164056713
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 92
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.30lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.19d