The Georgian Era Military And Naval Commanders Judges And Barristers Physicians And Surgeons

This book is a comprehensive guide to the military and naval commanders, judges and barristers, physicians and surgeons of the Georgian era. Drawing on extensive research and primary sources, it offers a unique insight into the lives and careers of influential figures of the time. With detailed biographies and fascinating anecdotes, this is an essential resource for enthusiasts of Georgian history and culture. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Excerpt from The Georgian Era, Vol. 2 of 4: Memoirs of the Most Eminent Persons, Who Have Flourished in Great Britain, From the Accession of George the First to the Demise of George the Fourth; Military and Naval Commanders, Judges and Barristers, Physicians and Surgeons On the accession of Anne, Marl borough received the insignia of the Garter, and was appointed captain general of the forces at home and abroad, and ambassador extraordina to the states general. In May, 17 he embarked from Margate or the theatre of war, after taari himself sway born the countess wi the ro mantie regret of a new-married bride groom. On his arrival in Holland, he was constituted neralissimo, with an allowance of l 000 a year, in pre ference. To man royal and priiacely umpeotora, an quic y p 'ecte an extensive plan for the eniquing cam paign. But he was not at liberty to any his gigantic schemes into cacen tion; being thwarted by the jealousies if his defeated rivals, hampered by the Mons of the allies, and shackled by the ignorance of the Dutch field deputies. In spite of these drawbacks, hisachievements were brilliant. Venloo, Stevenswaert, and Ruremond, surren dared; and the capture of Liege, which Baden attempted in vain to prevent, marinated the campaign. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works."

In the first detailed study of its kind, James Gregory's book takes a historical approach to mercy by focusing on widespread and varied discussions about the quality, virtue or feeling of mercy in the British world during Victoria's reign. Gregory covers an impressive range of themes from the gendered discourses of 'emotional' appeal surrounding Queen Victoria to the exercise and withholding of royal mercy in the wake of colonial rebellion throughout the British empire. Against the backdrop of major events and their historical significance, a masterful synthesis of rich source material is analysed, including visual depictions (paintings and cartoons in periodicals and popular literature) and literary ones (in sermons, novels, plays and poetry). Gregory's sophisticated analysis of the multiple meanings, uses and operations of royal mercy duly emphasise its significance as a major theme in British cultural history during the 'long 19th century'. This will be essential reading for those interested in the history of mercy, the history of gender, British social and cultural history and the legacy of Queen Victoria's reign.