02439cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000140011324500590012726400510018630000470023733600260028433700260031033800360033650000310037250500900040350802360049352012890072953400450201865300310206385600430209435544UtSlPG20260610133818.0mcr n260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aCT1 aAnonymous10aCabinet Portrait Gallery of British Worthies. Volume I 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2011  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2011-03-110 aHenry II. -- Roger Bacon -- Edward III. -- Wicliffe -- Chaucer -- William of Wykeham.  aProduced by Marcia Brooks, Donna M. Ritchey and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Canada Team at
http://www.pgdpcanada.net (This file was produced from
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Archive/American Libraries.)  a"The Cabinet Portrait Gallery of British Worthies. Volume I" by Anonymous is a biographical collection written in the mid-19th century. The volume appears to focus on the lives of notable figures in British history, beginning with Henry II and extending to Roger Bacon and others, showcasing their significant contributions and historical importance. This work likely aims to provide readers with informative insights into the lives and legacies of these figures, celebrating their impact on British history.  The opening of the book introduces Henry II, providing a detailed narrative on his lineage, his rise to power, and the historical context of his reign. It outlines Henry's background, including the tumultuous political climate he navigated as he assumed the throne, and delves into the complexities of his family dynamics, particularly regarding his mother and his struggles with rivals. The text highlights the tragic elements of his rule, foreshadowing themes of ambition, conflict, and the challenges of monarchy during a chaotic time in medieval England. Overall, the beginning sets the stage for a rich exploration of Henry II and invites readers to delve into the nuanced details of his remarkable journey toward kingship. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aGreat Britain -- Biography40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/35544