Memoirs of Sarah, Duchess of Marlborough, and of the Court of Queen Anne Vol.…
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"Memoirs of Sarah, Duchess of Marlborough, and of the Court of Queen Anne" by Mrs. A. T. Thomson is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This work presents the life and influence of Sarah Churchill, the Duchess of Marlborough, highlighting her political maneuverings and relationships at the court of Queen Anne. The memoirs provide a personal perspective on the political climate of the time, particularly the fervent party spirit
that characterized the era." The opening of the memoir introduces the key figures and political dynamics at play during the reign of Queen Anne, particularly focusing on the Duchess herself. Among the characters discussed is Lord Peterborough, whose contrasting qualities are explored alongside the Duchess’s role in political affairs. The early chapters outline her involvement in arranging advantageous marriages, shaping political alliances, and navigating the complexities of party affiliations, notably the Whigs and Tories. The narrative sheds light on the intense political rivalries and the personal intricacies of the Duchess’s life, setting the stage for her eventual rise and decline in influence at court. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Thomson, A. T., Mrs., 1797-1862 |
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| Title | Memoirs of Sarah, Duchess of Marlborough, and of the Court of Queen Anne Vol. 2 (of 2) |
| Credits | Richard Tonsing, MWS, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 60.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe |
| Subject | Great Britain -- Court and courtiers -- Biography |
| Subject | Marlborough, Sarah Jennings Churchill, Duchess of, 1660-1744 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 65781 |
| Release Date | Jul 6, 2021 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 593 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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