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100 1 _aVickers, Kenneth Hotham,
_d1881-1958
245 1 0 _aHumphrey, Duke of Gloucester: A Biography
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2012
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2012-11-25
508 _aProduced by Irma Å pehar, KD Weeks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
520 _a"Humphrey, Duke of Gloucester: A Biography" by Kenneth Hotham Vickers is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The biography focuses on the life and legacy of Humphrey Plantagenet, the Duke of Gloucester, exploring his significant yet often overlooked role during the tumultuous 15th century in England. The book aims to shed light on his contributions to English politics, military campaigns, and the cultural landscape, particularly his patronage of the arts and learning. The opening of the biography lays the groundwork for the narrative by discussing Humphrey's early life, including his birth in the late 14th century and his connection to notable historical events such as the transition of power during Henry IV's reign. The author details Humphrey's upbringing, his slow ascent through the ranks of nobility, and his eventual appointment as Duke of Gloucester. Initial glimpses of his character depict a young man shaped by privilege and family legacy, on the brink of an impactful career that intertwines with the broader historical context of England’s struggle with France and the internal conflicts of the Lancastrian dynasty. This setup effectively introduces the complexities of his life, hinting at the eventual challenges he would face politically and personally. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aNobility -- Great Britain -- Biography
653 _aHumphrey, Duke of Gloucester, 1391-1447
653 _aGreat Britain -- History -- Lancaster and York, 1399-1485 -- Biography
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41477
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