Letters Written by His Excellency, Arthur Capel, Earl of Essex (Classic Reprint): Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, in the Year 1675; To Which Is Prefixed, ... Account of His Life (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Letters from a 17th‑century English leader illuminate Ireland in 1675
This edition presents the correspondence of Arthur Capel, Earl of Essex, as he served as Lord Lieutenant of Ireland in 1675. It combines the life story with his firsthand accounts of governance, policy, and court politics in that troubled era.

The content profiles a thoughtful administrator who studied the constitution, managed revenue, and sought to balance power between the crown and Parliament. It offers a window into the decisions, negotiations, and tensions that shaped Irish affairs and royal administration.

• Historical letters that reveal daily governance, finance, and policy debates


• Context on Essex’s career, roles, and how he earned trust at court


• Insights into 1670s diplomacy, taxation, and parliamentary dynamics


• Prefatory life account to frame the letters and their era

Ideal for readers of historical correspondence, Restoration-era politics, and Ireland’s 17th‑century governance. This edition helps you understand how a key figure navigated loyalty, reform, and the limits of royal authority.

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