Devices and Desires: Bess of Hardwick and the Building of Elizabethan England by

Description: Devices and Desires by Kate Hubbard The definitive biography Roy StrongThe remarkable story of Bess of Hardwick, her ascent through Elizabethan society and the houses she built that shaped British architectural history.Born in 1521, Bess of Hardwick, businesswoman, money-lender and property tycoon, lived an astonishing eighty-seven years. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description In this lively and thoroughly-researched literary history, Bess of Hardwick shines as a social climber and passionate Elizabethan builder -- an irresistible heroine and a devoted hustlerThe definitive biography Roy StrongThe remarkable story of Bess of Hardwick, her ascent through Elizabethan society and the houses she built that shaped British architectural history.Born in 1521, Bess of Hardwick, businesswoman, money-lender and property tycoon, lived an astonishing eighty-seven years. Through canny choices, four husbands and a will of steel she rose from country squires daughter to Dowager Countess, establishing herself as one of the richest and most powerful women in England, second only to Queen Elizabeth.Bess forged her way not merely by judicious marriage, but by shrewd exploitation of whatever assets each marriage brought. Wealth took concrete form in her passion for building and she oversaw every stage of the construction of her four houses including Hardwick New Hall, her sole surviving building, which stands as a celebration of one womans triumphant progress through Elizabethan England.A dynamic portrait of Besss life... BBC History Magazine Author Biography Kate Hubbard has worked variously as a researcher, teacher, publishers reader, freelance editor and book reviewer. She currently works for the Royal Literary Fund as a Royal Literary Fellow. Her most recent book, Serving Victoria- Life in the Royal Household, was shortlisted for the Costa Biography Award. Kate divides her time between London and Dorset. Her interest in Bess of Hardwick began with her love for Besss only surviving house, Hardwick Hall. Review Its high time for a new biography of this extraordinary woman, who was a cross between Chaucers Wife of Bath and Thackerays Becky Sharp... Devices and Desires is fluently written and full of vivid colour and detail... This book will take its place rightly as the definitive biography of Bess of Hardwick -- Roy Strong * Country Life *Part biography and part building history, considering along the way the erection of Elizabethan prodigy houses, such as Longleat, Theobalds, Wollaton, and, above all, Besss Hardwick New Hall. It is in here that we can still see Besss wit, ambition, creativity and vast wealth... Meticulous... A work of considerable scholarship -- Suzannah Lipscomb * The Spectator *Carefully researched and smartly written... The story of building in the 16th century is an elegant way into the ambitions and preoccupations of Besss world.... The books true stars are the buildings and one is grateful to its author for reminding us how wonderful they were -- Nicola Shulman * The Oldie *A dynamic portrait of Besss life... Hubbard makes creative use of often-overlooked sources, such as lists of purchases, to flesh out Besss daily life and surroundings, and how she sought to shape both. The fascinating relationship between Besss biography and her building projects is also brought to the fore. Bess of Hardwick emerges from Devices and Desires as a fascinating and influential woman -- Joanne Paul * BBC History Magazine *An enjoyable retelling of Besss long and remarkable life…and her astonishing impulse to build -- Richard Hopton * Country & Town House * Promotional In this lively and thoroughly-researched literary history, Bess of Hardwick shines as a social climber and passionate Elizabethan builder -- an irresistible heroine and a devoted hustler Review Text Its high time for a new biography of this extraordinary woman, who was a cross between Chaucers Wife of Bath and Thackerays Becky Sharp... Devices and Desires is fluently written and full of vivid colour and detail ... This book will take its place rightly as the definitive biography of Bess of Hardwick Review Quote Its high time for a new biography of this extraordinary woman, who was a cross between Chaucers Wife of Bath and Thackerays Becky Sharp... Devices and Desires is fluently written and full of vivid colour and detail ... This book will take its place rightly as the definitive biography of Bess of Hardwick Promotional "Headline" In this lively and thoroughly-researched literary history, Bess of Hardwick shines as a social climber and passionate Elizabethan builder -- an irresistible heroine and a devoted hustler Details ISBN0099590220 Author Kate Hubbard Publisher Vintage Publishing Year 2019 ISBN-10 0099590220 ISBN-13 9780099590224 Format Paperback Publication Date 2019-11-07 Imprint Vintage Subtitle Bess of Hardwick and the Building of Elizabethan England Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 942.055092 Short Title Devices and Desires Language English UK Release Date 2019-11-07 AU Release Date 2019-11-07 NZ Release Date 2019-11-07 Narrator Colin Salmon Illustrator Wayne Geehan Birth 1939 Affiliation Michael Tweddle Position Author Qualifications MA Alternative 9781448190812 Audience General Pages 400 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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