Celebrated Claimants from Perkin Warbeck to Arthur Orton by Anonymous
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About this eBook
| Author | Anonymous |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 2003612131 |
| Title | Celebrated Claimants from Perkin Warbeck to Arthur Orton |
| Note | Reading ease score: 59.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Celebrated Claimants from Perkin Warbeck to Arthur Orton" by Anonymous is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book compiles notable cases of individuals who claimed to be heirs to titles and properties, delving into their backgrounds, motivations, and the aftermath of their pretensions. The text seeks to explore these remarkable claims, blending elements of intrigue and legal drama throughout different historical periods. The opening of the work introduces the historical context of various impostors, beginning with figures like Jack Cade and Lambert Simnel, who made ambitious claims to nobility and royal lineage during political turmoil in England. The text outlines their actions, the response of contemporary society, and the ultimate fates of these claimants, often highlighting the interplay between legitimacy, power, and deception in their pursuits. It sets the stage for a discussion of subsequent claimants, including the famous cases of Perkin Warbeck and Arthur Orton, establishing a theme of intrigue and the quest for identity that runs throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | CT: History: Biography |
| Subject | Impostors and imposture -- Biography |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 16486 |
| Release Date | Aug 8, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 12, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 63 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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