Brief Lives, Vol. 1 by John Aubrey
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| Author | Aubrey, John, 1626-1697 |
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| Editor | Clark, Andrew, 1856-1922 |
| Title | Brief Lives, Vol. 1 |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brief_Lives |
| Note | Reading ease score: 73.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Brief Lives, Vol. 1" by John Aubrey is a historical account written in the late 17th century. This volume provides biographical sketches of notable figures, predominantly from the 16th and early 17th centuries, including authors, mathematicians, and statesmen. It captures not only the lives and contributions of these individuals but also the social context and personal anecdotes surrounding them, reflecting Aubrey's profound interest in antiquarian studies and his role in preserving the memory of contemporary and historical figures. The opening of the work sets a foundation for understanding Aubrey's motivations and methods for documenting these lives. It describes how Aubrey sought to compile and share his extensive knowledge about the prominent people of his time, often derived from personal relationships and community gossip. Through engaging anecdotes and interesting observations, he presents a unique view into the lives of individuals such as George Abbot, Sir Robert Aiton, and Thomas Allen. Aubrey's distinctive style reveals his mixed methodologies, where personal recollections and historical data intersect, offering readers an intimate glimpse into the lives of those who shaped society in the Restoration era. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe |
| Subject | Great Britain -- Biography |
| Subject | Great Britain -- History -- Stuarts, 1603-1714 -- Biography |
| Subject | Great Britain -- History -- Charles II, 1660-1685 -- Biography |
| Subject | Great Britain -- History -- Tudors, 1485-1603 -- Biography |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 47787 |
| Release Date | Dec 26, 2014 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 395 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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