Wriothesley, Lady Russell is a biographical work that provides a detailed account of the life of Rachael Wriothesley, Lady Russell. The book was written by Russell, Rachel and was first published in 1820. The book begins with a brief overview of Rachael's family background, including her parents and siblings. It then goes on to describe her early life, including her education and upbringing. The book also covers her marriage to Lord William Russell, a prominent politician and member of the Russell family, and their life ...
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Wriothesley, Lady Russell is a biographical work that provides a detailed account of the life of Rachael Wriothesley, Lady Russell. The book was written by Russell, Rachel and was first published in 1820. The book begins with a brief overview of Rachael's family background, including her parents and siblings. It then goes on to describe her early life, including her education and upbringing. The book also covers her marriage to Lord William Russell, a prominent politician and member of the Russell family, and their life together.The majority of the book focuses on Rachael's life after her husband's execution in 1683. It describes her struggles to maintain her family's estates and her efforts to secure her husband's posthumous exoneration. The book also details her involvement in politics and her friendship with notable figures such as John Locke and William Penn.Throughout the book, the author provides insights into Rachael's character and personality, as well as her relationships with family and friends. The book also includes letters and other primary sources that offer a firsthand glimpse into Rachael's life and experiences.Overall, Some Account Of The Life Of Rachael Wriothesley, Lady Russell is a fascinating and informative biography that sheds light on the life of a remarkable woman in 17th-century England.Followed By A Series Of Letters From Lady Russell To Her Husband, William Lord Russell, From 1672 To 1682, Together With Some Miscellaneous Letters To And From Lady Russell, To Which Are Added, Eleven Letters From Dorothy Sidney Countess Of Sunderland, To George Saville Marquis Of Hallifax, In The Year 1680.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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