The Autobiography and Correspondence of Sir Simonds D'ewes, Bart., During the Reigns of James I. and Charles I

Book excerpt: This book provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of 17th-century England through the eyes of Sir Simonds Dewes, a prominent nobleman and courtier. Through his autobiography and correspondence, we gain insight into the political and social landscape of the time, as well as the author's personal relationships and experiences. This book is an important resource for scholars of English history and literature. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.