Characters By Lord Chesterfield

""Characters By Lord Chesterfield: Contrasted With Characters Of The Same Great Personages By Other Respectable Writers"" is a book written by Philip Dormer Stanhope, also known as Lord Chesterfield, and published in 1778. The book is a collection of character sketches of various notable figures of the time, including politicians, writers, and artists.What makes this book unique is that each character sketch is followed by a contrasting view of the same person by another respected writer. This provides readers with a more well-rounded understanding of the individuals in question, as they are presented from multiple perspectives.The book is divided into two parts. The first part contains character sketches by Lord Chesterfield himself, while the second part includes contrasting views from other writers, such as Horace Walpole and Samuel Johnson.Overall, ""Characters By Lord Chesterfield: Contrasted With Characters Of The Same Great Personages By Other Respectable Writers"" is a fascinating glimpse into the lives and personalities of some of the most important figures of the 18th century. It offers a unique perspective on these individuals and their place in history, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in 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.