The Princely Chandos: A Memoir Of James Brydges, Afterwards The First Duke Of Chandos (1893) is a historical biography written by John Robert Robinson. The book recounts the life of James Brydges, who was later known as the First Duke of Chandos. Brydges was a prominent figure in 18th century England, and the book explores his life and career in detail.The biography begins with Brydges' early life and family background, before moving on to his career in finance and politics. Brydges was a successful businessman and ...
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The Princely Chandos: A Memoir Of James Brydges, Afterwards The First Duke Of Chandos (1893) is a historical biography written by John Robert Robinson. The book recounts the life of James Brydges, who was later known as the First Duke of Chandos. Brydges was a prominent figure in 18th century England, and the book explores his life and career in detail.The biography begins with Brydges' early life and family background, before moving on to his career in finance and politics. Brydges was a successful businessman and politician, and the book discusses his rise to power and influence in both fields. The biography also explores Brydges' personal life, including his marriage and family.Throughout the book, Robinson provides a detailed account of Brydges' many achievements and contributions to society. These include his work as a patron of the arts, his support for the Church of England, and his efforts to improve the lives of the poor.Overall, The Princely Chandos is a comprehensive and engaging biography of a fascinating historical figure. It offers readers a unique insight into the life and times of James Brydges, and sheds light on the social, political, and cultural landscape of 18th century England.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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