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A Woman In Spite Of Herself V2

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""A Woman In Spite Of Herself V2"" is a book written by John Cordy Jeaffreson. It is the second volume of a biography that chronicles the life of Lady Mary Wortley Montagu, a prominent figure in 18th century British society. The book covers the period from 1716 to 1720, during which Lady Mary travels to Constantinople with her husband, the British ambassador to the Ottoman Empire. The narrative explores Lady Mary's experiences in the exotic and unfamiliar world of the Ottoman court, as well as her observations on the culture and customs of the region. The book also delves into Lady Mary's personal life, including her relationships with her husband and her lover, as well as her struggles with illness and social ostracism. Throughout the book, Jeaffreson provides a detailed and nuanced portrait of Lady Mary, highlighting both her strengths and weaknesses, and offering insights into the complexities of her character. Overall, ""A Woman In Spite Of Herself V2"" is a fascinating and engaging biography that sheds light on a remarkable woman and a pivotal period in British history.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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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781163276457
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 296
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x16 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 399 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 2. december 2024
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""A Woman In Spite Of Herself V2"" is a book written by John Cordy Jeaffreson. It is the second volume of a biography that chronicles the life of Lady Mary Wortley Montagu, a prominent figure in 18th century British society. The book covers the period from 1716 to 1720, during which Lady Mary travels to Constantinople with her husband, the British ambassador to the Ottoman Empire. The narrative explores Lady Mary's experiences in the exotic and unfamiliar world of the Ottoman court, as well as her observations on the culture and customs of the region. The book also delves into Lady Mary's personal life, including her relationships with her husband and her lover, as well as her struggles with illness and social ostracism. Throughout the book, Jeaffreson provides a detailed and nuanced portrait of Lady Mary, highlighting both her strengths and weaknesses, and offering insights into the complexities of her character. Overall, ""A Woman In Spite Of Herself V2"" is a fascinating and engaging biography that sheds light on a remarkable woman and a pivotal period in British history.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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