Renaissance Cavalier - Hardcover

Renaissance Cavalier is a book written by John Simon White that explores the life and times of a 17th-century English gentleman, Sir John Reresby. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part providing a detailed biography of Reresby's life, including his family background, education, military career, and political ambitions. The second part of the book focuses on Reresby's experiences during the English Civil War, including his loyalty to the royalist cause and his imprisonment in the Tower of London. Throughout the book, White provides a vivid and engaging account of Reresby's life, drawing on a wide range of primary sources to bring the period to life. Renaissance Cavalier is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of 17th-century England, the English Civil War, or the lives of the aristocracy during this period.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.