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Letters From Redgrave Hall: The Bacon Family, 13401744 (Suffolk Records Society) (Volume 50)
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The Bacon Family Fortunes Were Founded By Sir Nicholas Bacon, Lord Keeper Of The Great Seal To Elizabeth I, And Father To The Philosopher Francis Bacon; Among Their Properties Was The Nowvanished Suffolk Mansion Of Redgrave Hall, And It Is From Here That This Fascinating Collection Of Letters Originates. The Correspondence Centres On Francis'S Halfbrother Nicholas, Premier Baronet Of England, One Of The Puritan Gentry Who Ran The Government Of Elizabethan And Jacobean Suffolk, And Touches On Many Of The Most Important Issues And Events Of The Period. One Important Component Is A Fascinating Run Of Letters Describing A Failed Marriage Negotiation For Young Nicholas'S Sister Between The Protestant Lord Keeper And The Wily Guardians Of A Young Catholic, William Yaxley, In The Fragile Opening Years Of Elizabeth I'S Protestant Religious Settlement. It Also Includes Papers Of The Flamboyant Courtier And Diplomat Sir Robert Drury, A Bacon Relative By Marriage [And Original Inhabitant Of 'Drury Lane' In London]: He Was Friend And Patron To John Donne, Who Features In The Correspondence. Later Letters Touch On The Civil War In East Anglia. Overall, The Letters Reveal A Wealth Of Detail About The Lives And Preoccupations Of English Provincial Magnates And Their Often Uneasy Relationship To The Great Political Figures Of The Realm. Diarmaid Macculloch Is Professor Of The History Of The Church, University Of Oxford.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Letters from Redgrave Hall'? A: The book primarily focuses on the correspondence of the Bacon family, especially that of Francis Bacon's half-brother Nicholas, detailing significant events and issues in Elizabethan and Jacobean Suffolk.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Letters from Redgrave Hall'? A: The author is Diarmaid MacCulloch, a professor of the History of the Church at the University of Oxford.
- Q: When was 'Letters from Redgrave Hall' published? A: The book was published on June 15, 2008.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Letters from Redgrave Hall'? A: The book contains 168 pages.
- Q: Does this book include letters related to the Civil War? A: Yes, the letters in the book touch on topics related to the Civil War in East Anglia.
- Q: What historical context does the book provide? A: The book provides a glimpse into the lives of English provincial magnates during the 16th and 17th centuries, highlighting their relationships with major political figures.
- Q: Are there any notable figures mentioned in the correspondence? A: Yes, the correspondence features important figures such as Sir Robert Drury, who was a friend and patron to John Donne.
- Q: What is the significance of Redgrave Hall in the book? A: Redgrave Hall is the ancestral home of the Bacon family and serves as the backdrop for the letters, representing their estate and social standing.
- Q: Is there a specific theme explored in the letters? A: One significant theme is the exploration of marriage negotiations and family dynamics, particularly in the context of religious and political tensions of the period.