The Drurys, who gave London's Drury Lane its name, are interesting in their own account, as well as for their connection with John Donne. This book, based in large measure on the family papers which are owned by the University of Chicago, sketches the family's rise to wealth and royal favor under Elizabeth I, followed by its later financial difficulties and its alliances with the Bacons and the Cecils. The principal subjects of this study are Sir Robert Drury and his wife; his explosive character, his military and ...
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The Drurys, who gave London's Drury Lane its name, are interesting in their own account, as well as for their connection with John Donne. This book, based in large measure on the family papers which are owned by the University of Chicago, sketches the family's rise to wealth and royal favor under Elizabeth I, followed by its later financial difficulties and its alliances with the Bacons and the Cecils. The principal subjects of this study are Sir Robert Drury and his wife; his explosive character, his military and parliamentary career, and her quiet home life are reconstructed in lively detail from the papers.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Library sticker on front cover. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 450grams, ISBN:
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Good in Good Minus jacket. 8vo. Dust jacket sunned/browned around edges, small ink stain to head of front cover, spine faded, rear cover rubbed along spine edge, chip with small loss to rear cover, front and rear boards clean and in good condition, pp very clean and clear to read, price clipped, binding sprung but pp secure.
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Near Fine in Very Good jacket. A study of the Drury family, principally Sir Robert Drury and his wife, and their relationship with and support for John Donne. A touch of rubbing at the tips. Jacket shows light wear at the edges with a small chip at the lower front flap fold, sunned at the edges, price clipped and in new Brodart. Size: 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" Tall.