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Fanshawe, Ann
1625
1680
Fanshawe, Ann, Lady
Fanshawe, Anne Harrison
Harrison, Ann
Memoirs of Lady Fanshawe
Wife of Sir Richard Fanshawe, Bt., Ambassador from Charles II to the Courts of Portugal and Madrid.
Juliet Sutherland, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
"Memoirs of Lady Fanshawe" by Ann Fanshawe is a historical account written in the late 17th century. This memoir, penned by Lady Fanshawe herself, chronicles her life as the wife of Sir Richard Fanshawe, an ambassador for Charles II, capturing the tumultuous events of the English Civil War and the Restoration. It offers a unique perspective on the challenges faced by a royalist family during these chaotic times, highlighting themes of loyalty, suffering, and resilience through Lady Fanshawe's personal experiences and reflections. The opening of the memoir introduces Lady Fanshawe's narrative, which she aims to share with her only surviving son, reflecting on both her family's history and the personal trials she endured alongside her husband. It paints a vivid picture of her youthful days, her marriage amidst civil unrest, and the various hardships faced by the Fanshawe family, including financial struggles and separations caused by war. Lady Fanshawe’s charming depiction of her husband and the emotional intricacies of their relationship ground the work, providing insight into the social and political landscape of the 17th century, as well as the strength of character required to navigate such a life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 59.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Spain -- Court and courtiers
Fanshawe, Anne Harrison, Lady, 1625-1680
Portugal -- Court and courtiers
Great Britain -- History -- Charles II, 1660-1685 -- Sources
Fanshawe, Richard, 1608-1666
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Category: Biographies
Category: History - British
Category: History - Early Modern (c. 1450-1750)
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