Publisher's Synopsis
Memoirs of Lady Fanshawe is an autobiographical account of the life of Anne Harrison Fanshawe, the wife of Sir Richard Fanshawe. The book details her experiences as the wife of an ambassador from Charles II to the courts of Portugal and Madrid. The memoirs provide a unique insight into the political and social landscape of Europe during the 17th century. Lady Fanshawe's recollections offer a candid portrayal of the challenges and triumphs of diplomatic life, as well as the personal struggles she faced as a woman in a male-dominated society. The book is a valuable historical document that sheds light on the lives of the aristocracy and their interactions with the royal courts of Europe. Published in 1830, Memoirs of Lady Fanshawe continues to be a fascinating read for anyone interested in history, politics, and the lives of women in the past.With Extracts From The Correspondence Of Sir Richard Fanshawe.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.
