Bøger af Earl Of Chesterfield

Volume Two of a Two Volume Set. Earl Chesterfield's letters to his son on the fine art of becoming a man of the world and a gentleman. Other volumes in this set are ISBN(s): 1419173790.

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1774 Edition.

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1894 Edition.

""Letters, Sentences and Maxims"" is a collection of writings by Philip Dormer Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield, a British statesman and man of letters who lived from 1694 to 1773. The book is a compilation of letters, essays, and aphorisms that offer advice on a wide range of topics, including politics, manners, education, and personal conduct. Chesterfield's writing is characterized by its wit, elegance, and practicality, and his insights into human nature and society are still relevant today. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the art of letter writing, the history of English literature, or the social and cultural norms of the 18th century.1894. Chesterfield was distinguished at the court of George II, and was sent as ambassador extraordinary to Holland. He was made a knight of the garter and received the appointment of lord steward of the household. Chesterfield was found among the opponents of Sir Robert Walpole. In 1745 he was appointed lord-lieutenant of Ireland, and afterwards became secretary of state. He is now better known by his Advice to His Son, than by his public services. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1774 Edition.

Volume One of a Two Volume Set. Earl Chesterfield's letters to his son on the fine art of becoming a man of the world and a gentleman. Other volumes in this set are ISBN(s): 1419173804.

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1875 Edition.