Coke of Norfolk (1754-1842): A Biography
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Coke of Norfolk (1754-1842): A Biography by Susanna Wade Martins
First modern biography of Thomas William Coke, first earl of Leicester, who revolutionised agricultural practices and became an outspoken critic of Britain's war against America over independence.
A revealing biography of one of the eighteenth century's foremost landowners* ENGLISH HISTORICAL REVIEW, vol. 128, no. 533, August 2013 *
[Coke's] story is well told. * HISTORIC GARDENS REVIEW *
Susanna Wade Martin's biography of Sir Thomas Coke does what any good biography should do. It provides a detailed description of his life, his family background, his education and the influences that shaped his politics and his world view. * AGRICULTURAL HISTORY REVIEW *
Shortlisted for the 'Biography' category in the EDP-Jarrold East Anglian Book Awards 2009. * . *
Shortlisted for the New Angle Prize for Literature 2009. * . *
[Coke's] story is well told. * HISTORIC GARDENS REVIEW *
Susanna Wade Martin's biography of Sir Thomas Coke does what any good biography should do. It provides a detailed description of his life, his family background, his education and the influences that shaped his politics and his world view. * AGRICULTURAL HISTORY REVIEW *
Shortlisted for the 'Biography' category in the EDP-Jarrold East Anglian Book Awards 2009. * . *
Shortlisted for the New Angle Prize for Literature 2009. * . *
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| ISBN 13 | 9781843835318 |
| ISBN 10 | 1843835312 |
| Title | Coke of Norfolk (1754-1842): A Biography |
| Author | Susanna Wade Martins |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Boydell & Brewer Ltd |
| Year published | 2010-02-18 |
| Number of pages | 240 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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