Isbn: 9781333399641 - an historical account of thomas sutton, esq.; and of his foundation in charter-house (classic reprint) (3 Ergebnisse)

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book provides a glimpse into the life of Thomas Sutton, a wealthy London merchant and major benefactor of the late Tudor/early Stuart period. The author meticulously reconstructs Sutton's life to tell the story of how a man born into gentry rose in London society through industry and service to become one of the wealthiest and most philanthropic men of the late 1500s and early 1600s. Among his most famous charitable acts was the founding of Charterhouse School, one of England's most prestigious and well-known public schools. The book places Sutton within the broader context of the religious conflicts of the period, during which he rose to prominence, and the charitable landscape of the time, in which he was a major figure. The author makes excellent use of primary source material from the period, including material from the archives of Charterhouse itself, to present a sympathetic and well-rounded picture of a man who dedicated much of his life to charitable works. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…