Bess of Hardwick and Her Circle by Maud Stepney Rawson

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Author Rawson, Maud Stepney
LoC No. 11004998
Title Bess of Hardwick and Her Circle
Credits Richard Tonsing, MWS, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
Summary "Bess of Hardwick and Her Circle" by Maud Stepney Rawson is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the life of Bess Hardwick, one of the most prominent women of Elizabethan England, and her influence in society and politics during that time. It explores her relationships, marriages, and the rise to power within the intricate social structures of the period. At the start of the narrative, the author introduces Elizabeth Hardwick, later known as Bess, who is born in Derbyshire in 1520. The text captures her early life, detailing her upbringing, family connections, and how she came to become a lady-in-waiting in London. In just a few events, we see her marry a sickly young man, become a widow, and shortly thereafter, marry Sir William Cavendish, a man of means. This initial chapter sets the stage for her ambition and resilience as she navigates through society while also managing family affairs and her groundbreaking construction projects, all of which will frame her legacy as a formidable figure in English history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
Subject Nobility -- Great Britain -- Biography
Subject Great Britain -- History -- Elizabeth, 1558-1603 -- Biography
Subject Shrewsbury, Elizabeth Hardwick Talbot, Countess of, 1527?-1608
Subject Women landowners -- Great Britain -- Biography
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EBook-No. 65787
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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