Queen Caroline and Sir William Gell

A Study in Royal Patronage and Classical Scholarship

Autori

• Jason Thompson

Parametri

• 292 pagine
• 11 ore di lettura

• Filosofia
• Scienze politiche & Politica
• Scienze sociali
• Storia
• Storia del mondo

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The book delves into the intriguing relationship between Queen Caroline and Sir William Gell, highlighting her role as a patron of scholarship amid her tumultuous marriage. Caroline's support was pivotal for Gell, allowing him to advance classical studies, particularly regarding ancient Troy and Rome. Despite his financial struggles, Gell's work flourished in Italy, influenced by Caroline's patronage until her dramatic trial and untimely death. The volume features a scholarly transcription of their correspondence, shedding light on Caroline's quest for power and Gell's impact on nineteenth-century classical scholarship.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2019

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