The History Of Henry Esmond, Esq. A Colonel In The Service Of Her Majesty Queen Anne book 1
By:William Makepeace Thackeray Published By:Double9 Books
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The History of Henry Esmond, Esq., a Colonel in the Service of Her Majesty Queen Anne' is a historical novel written by William Makepeace Thackeray. The book is set in the early 18th century and follows the life of Henry Esmond, a young Englishman who finds himself entangled in the political and social intricacies of the era. Narrated in the first person by Esmond himself, the novel explores his journey from his childhood as an orphan to his rise as a military officer in the service of Queen Anne. Esmond becomes embroiled in the turbulent events surrounding the succession to the English throne and the political maneuverings of the time. This novel is renowned for its detailed historical accuracy and vivid depiction of the period, immersing readers in the customs, politics, and social norms of 18th-century England.
William Makepeace Thackeray was a British novelist, author, and illustrator. He was born on July 18, 1811, and died on December 24, 1863. He is known for his satirical works, like the novel Vanity Fair, which is a wide-ranging look at British society, and the novel The Luck of Barry Lyndon, which Stanley Kubrick turned into a movie in 1975. Thackeray was born in Calcutta, British India. His father, Richmond Thackeray, worked for the East India Company as secretary to the Board of Revenue from September 1, 1781, to September 13, 1815. Anne Becher (1792–1864) was his mother. She was the second daughter of Harriet Becher and John Harman Becher, who both worked for the East India Company as secretaries (writers). When Richmond died in 1815, Anne sent her son to live in England while she stayed in India. The ship he was on stopped for a short time at Saint Helena, where he was shown where Napoleon was being held. Once he moved to England, he went to school in Southampton and Chiswick. He then went to Charterhouse School, where he met John Leech and became a close friend.
