Brief Lives, Vol. 2 by John Aubrey
"Brief Lives, Vol. 2" by John Aubrey is a collection of biographical sketches focused on notable contemporaries, written during the late 17th century. This volume, edited posthumously from Aubrey's manuscripts, contains brief accounts of various historical figures, shedding light on their lives, contributions, and personalities. The work provides a fascinating glimpse into the lives of those who influenced early modern England, emphasizing the importance of personal anecdotes and contextual details. The opening
of the volume introduces a series of short biographical entries that include a diverse range of individuals, from inventors and physicians to poets and politicians. Each entry is marked by Aubrey's observational style, where he captures not only the achievements of the figures but also their unique characteristics and stories. For example, the text discusses figures such as Ingelbert, who developed a significant water supply project for London, and Henry Isaacson, a learned man who served as secretary to a bishop. The engaging anecdotes provided by Aubrey invite readers to reflect on the social and historical tapestry of the period, setting a tone that balances historical significance with personal storytelling. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Aubrey, John, 1626-1697 |
|---|---|
| Editor | Clark, Andrew, 1856-1922 |
| Title | Brief Lives, Vol. 2 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 83.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brief_Lives |
| Credits |
Produced by Richard Tonsing, Malcolm Farmer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe |
| Subject | Great Britain -- Biography |
| Subject | Great Britain -- History -- Stuarts, 1603-1714 -- Biography |
| Subject | Great Britain -- History -- Charles II, 1660-1685 -- Biography |
| Subject | Great Britain -- History -- Tudors, 1485-1603 -- Biography |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 47791 |
| Release Date | Dec 27, 2014 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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