The Record Of The House Of Gournay (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163303658)

The Record Of The House Of Gournay is a historical book written by Daniel Gurney that tells the story of the Gournay family, one of the oldest and most influential families in England. The book covers the family's origins in Normandy, their arrival in England after the Norman Conquest, and their rise to power and prominence over the centuries.The book is divided into several sections, each focusing on a different era in the family's history. It begins with a detailed account of the family's early years in Normandy and their migration to England in the 11th century. From there, it covers the family's involvement in the Wars of the Roses, the English Civil War, and other major historical events.Throughout the book, Gurney provides a wealth of information about the Gournay family's political and social connections, their landholdings and estates, and their contributions to English society. He also includes numerous anecdotes and stories about individual family members, giving readers a vivid picture of their personalities and accomplishments.Overall, The Record Of The House Of Gournay is a fascinating and comprehensive look at one of England's most important families. It is a must-read for anyone interested in British history or genealogy.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: Daniel Gurney
ISBN-10: 1163303658
ISBN-13: 9781163303658
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 502
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.46lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.01d