The Gallery of Portraits: with Memoirs. Volume 4 (of 7) by Arthur Thomas Malkin
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"The Gallery of Portraits: with Memoirs. Volume 4 (of 7)" by Arthur Thomas Malkin is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This volume contains biographical sketches and portraits of notable figures from history, including Daguesseau and Cromwell, alongside detailed analyses of their contributions and character. The book aims to illuminate the lives of these influential individuals, providing insights into their actions and the historical contexts in which they operated.
At the start of the volume, the narrative introduces Chancellor Daguesseau, highlighting his lineage, career, and political challenges during the reign of Louis XIV. The opening details Daguesseau's rise within the judicial system, his dedication to legal independence, and his moral integrity in the face of oppressive authority. Additionally, the passage traces his conflicts with entrenched power structures, particularly regarding the Papal influence in France, setting the stage for his complex legacy as a statesman who aimed to reform the legal system while navigating shifting political tides. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Malkin, Arthur Thomas |
|---|---|
| Title | The Gallery of Portraits: with Memoirs. Volume 4 (of 7) |
| Contents | Daguesseau -- Cromwell -- Lionardo da Vinci -- Vauban -- William III. -- Goethe -- Correggio -- Napoleon -- Linnæus -- Priestley -- Ariosto -- Marlborough -- De l'Epée -- Colbert -- Washington -- Murillo -- Cervantes -- Frederic II. -- Delambre -- Drake -- Charles V. -- Des Cartes -- Spenser -- Grotius. |
| Credits |
Produced by Richard Tonsing, Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 53.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | CT: History: Biography |
| Subject | Biography |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 55688 |
| Release Date | Oct 7, 2017 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 617 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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