The book ""Life Of Robert Fairfax Of Steeton: Vice-Admiral, Alderman And Member For York A.D. 1666-1725"" is a detailed biography of Robert Fairfax, a notable figure in the English political and naval spheres during the late 17th and early 18th centuries. Written by Clements R. Markham, the book traces Fairfax's life from his birth in 1666 to his death in 1725, highlighting his achievements and contributions to society.Fairfax was a Vice-Admiral in the British Navy, serving in various conflicts including the War of the ...
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The book ""Life Of Robert Fairfax Of Steeton: Vice-Admiral, Alderman And Member For York A.D. 1666-1725"" is a detailed biography of Robert Fairfax, a notable figure in the English political and naval spheres during the late 17th and early 18th centuries. Written by Clements R. Markham, the book traces Fairfax's life from his birth in 1666 to his death in 1725, highlighting his achievements and contributions to society.Fairfax was a Vice-Admiral in the British Navy, serving in various conflicts including the War of the Spanish Succession. He was also an Alderman and Member of Parliament for York, playing an active role in local politics and governance. The book explores Fairfax's personal life, including his family and relationships, as well as his professional accomplishments and the challenges he faced.Markham draws on a range of primary sources, including letters and official documents, to provide a comprehensive and engaging account of Fairfax's life. The book is an important contribution to the study of English naval and political history, and will be of interest to scholars and general readers alike.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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