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The Hamilton Letters: The Naples Dispatches Of Sir William Hamilton
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Sir William Hamilton Personified The Age Of The Enlightenment A Collector And Connoisseur, Amateur Scientist And Archaeologist, Vulcanologist, Anthropologist And Above All A Gentleman Of Taste And Intellectual Curiosity And In Naples, One Of The Most Fascinating Stations On The Grand Tour, He Had Found His Ideal Setting.As King George Iii'S Ambassador To The Kingdom Of Naples From 17641800, Sir William Was Witness To Some Pivotal Events In European History. The Hamilton Letters Is The First Collection Of His Complete Correspondence With The English Court Between 1797 And 1799. It Sheds Vivid Light On The History Of The Kingdom Of Naples On The Cusp Of The Napoleonic Wars As France And Spain Jostled For Control In The Region As Well As On The Nature Of Power And Government At The End Of The 18Th Century. Included Here Is Sir William'S Own Account Of Nelson'S Betrayal Of The Neapolitan Republic When, Rather Than Granting The Royalist Leaders Safe Passage Back To France As Agreed, Nelson Turned His Guns On Them A Hugely Controversial Decision, Both For Contemporary Audiences And Ever Since, And One In Which Sir William'S Own Role Is Still Hotly Contested.The Hamilton Letters Offers An Engaging Portrait Of A Complex And Sophisticated Figure And Brings A Dynamic Period Of History To Life. It Is An Invaluable Guide To The Period Which Will Enthrall Anyone Interested In The Colourful World Of 19Thcentury European History.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main subject of The Hamilton Letters? A: The Hamilton Letters focuses on the complete correspondence of Sir William Hamilton with the English court between 1797 and 1799, providing insights into the history of Naples during a pivotal time in European history.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of The Hamilton Letters is John A. Davis.
- Q: What is the publication date of The Hamilton Letters? A: The Hamilton Letters was published on September 15, 2008.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The Hamilton Letters is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: How many pages does The Hamilton Letters contain? A: The Hamilton Letters contains 288 pages.
- Q: Is The Hamilton Letters a new or used book? A: The Hamilton Letters is classified as a new book.
- Q: What historical period does The Hamilton Letters cover? A: The Hamilton Letters covers the late 18th century, particularly the period leading up to the Napoleonic Wars.
- Q: What themes are explored in The Hamilton Letters? A: The book explores themes of power, government, and the complexities of historical events in Naples during the time of Sir William Hamilton.
- Q: Is there any notable event discussed in The Hamilton Letters? A: Yes, the book includes Sir William's account of Nelson's controversial decision regarding the Neapolitan Republic, which remains a debated topic in history.
- Q: Can The Hamilton Letters be considered a scholarly resource? A: Yes, The Hamilton Letters serves as an invaluable guide to the period and is suited for anyone interested in 19th-century European history.