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The Autobiography and Correspondence of Sir Simonds D'ewes, Bart, Vol. 1 of 2: During the Reigns of James I. And Charles I (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
The Autobiography and Correspondence of Sir Simonds D'ewes, Bart, Vol. 1 of 2
Simonds D'ewes
Published bygd Forgotten Books, 2018
ISBN 10: 1334098298 / ISBN 13: 9781334098291
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a rare and intimate glimpse into the life of Sir Simonds d'Ewes, a prominent figure in 17th century England. The author provides a detailed konto of his lineage, tracing his familyâ� �s history back to the Duchy of Guelderland and exploring his own early life and education. The book delves into the author's personal experiences during a pivotal period in English history, marked by religious and political upheaval. As a dedicated
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Stewart Books, The Autobiography and Correspondence of Sir Simonds D'Ewes 1st Baronet 1602-1650 Volume 1 1621, The Autobiography and Correspondence of Sir Simonds D'Ewes 1st Baronet 1602-1650 Volume 1 Chapter XI 1622
12 Feb 1622. The latter part of this January I spent reasonably well in the study of the common law, which had like to have been interrupted again the ensuing February with the renovation of my old cares, which had hindered it in my former wooing-time; for Mr. Waldegrave (age 56), of Lawford in Essex, between whose younger daughter (age 20) and coheir and myself there had been a treaty of marriage, as is before set down, deceasing on Tuesday, the 12th day of this February, and leaving the Lady Bingham (age 62), his second wife, a widow, on Monday the 18th day of the same month next ensuing my father (age 55) sent for me early in the morning, to give me notice of it, and told me that he should not only be willing that the treaty for myself mi
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Ahead of next Tuesday’s Parliaments, Politics and People seminar, we hear from Stephen Roberts, emeritus director of the History of Parliament. On 25 June 2024 Stephen will discuss the diarizing habit of Sir Simonds D’Ewes during the Long Parliament.
This seminar takes place between 5.30 and 6.30 p.m. It is fully ‘hybrid’, which means you can attend either in-person in London at the IHR, or online via Zoom. Details of how to join the discussion are available here.
The diaries of Sir Simonds D’Ewes (1602-50), MP for Sudbury 1640-1648, have been the bedrock of studies of the Long Parliament and its members since at least the early Victorian period. The best-known of these, his parliamentary diary, composed in English, runs from 3 November 1640 until 3 November 1645. The portion of it that extends from 1640 until 17 September 1642 has at various times and formats been edited and published, leaving the remainder in unpublished transcript only. The explicit