Lord Strafford is a biography written by H. D. Traill, chronicling the life of Thomas Wentworth, the first Earl of Strafford. Wentworth was a prominent figure in English politics during the 17th century, serving as Lord Deputy of Ireland and later as a close advisor to King Charles I. The book provides a detailed account of Wentworth's rise to power, his controversial policies in Ireland, and his eventual downfall and execution for treason. Traill draws from a variety of primary sources, including letters and official ...
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Lord Strafford is a biography written by H. D. Traill, chronicling the life of Thomas Wentworth, the first Earl of Strafford. Wentworth was a prominent figure in English politics during the 17th century, serving as Lord Deputy of Ireland and later as a close advisor to King Charles I. The book provides a detailed account of Wentworth's rise to power, his controversial policies in Ireland, and his eventual downfall and execution for treason. Traill draws from a variety of primary sources, including letters and official documents, to offer a comprehensive and nuanced portrait of this complex historical figure. The book is considered a seminal work in the field of English history and is widely regarded as a must-read for anyone interested in the political and social history of the 17th century.1889. Traill, a man of letters, tells the story of Lord Strafford, the English statesman, who was a major figure in the period leading up to the English Civil War. Contents: Early Life; The First Parliament of Charles; The Third Parliament of Charles-Wentworth in Opposition; Theories of Wentworth's Apostasy; The Presidency of the North; The Appointment to Ireland; The Irish Parliament; The Church of Ireland; The Plantation of Connaught; The Mountnorris Case; General Review of Wentworth's Irish Administration; The Loftus Case-The Scotch War; The Short Parliament and the Second Scotch War; Impeachment; and Attainder and Execution. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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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