The Sheldons

NOTE EDITORE

Originally published in 1936, this book was written with the aim of assimilating all of the important details concerning the prominent and interesting members of the Sheldon family of Worcestershire and Warwickshire. It was based upon comprehensive research carried out at various libraries, archives and other institutions, building up a thorough portrait of the family's development from the fifteenth century onwards. The text is divided into two parts: the first discusses the Sheldons of Beoley and Weston; the second focuses on the Sheldons of Broadway. Illustrative figures and notes are incorporated throughout. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the Sheldons and British history.

SOMMARIO

Part I. The Sheldons of Beoley and Weston: 1. The first Sheldons; 2. William Sheldon, 1500–70; 3. Ralph Sheldon, 1537–1613; 4. Edward Sheldon, 1558–1643; 5. William Sheldon, 1588–9–1659; 6. 'The great Sheldon', 1623–84; 7. The last Sheldons; 8. The Sheldon chapel and vault in Beoley church; Part II. The Sheldons of Broadway: 1. Baldwin Sheldon (d.1548) and his descendants; 2. Captain William Sheldon, 1609–80; Index.

ALTRE INFORMAZIONI

• Condizione: Nuovo
• ISBN: 9781107674219
• Dimensioni: 216 x 10 x 123 mm Ø 400 gr
• Formato: Brossura
• Pagine Arabe: 170