A fascinating look at the a family that has been chronicled generation by generation back to 1066. The Stanleys of Alderley is not intended to be a comprehensive history - more a series of scenes or vignettes of key points in their lives over nearly 1,000 years.
The Stanley family has embraced knights, barons, earls and kings; they have contributed to the church and parliament; consorted with monarchs and Prime Ministers; Stanleys have been writers and explorers; actors and philosophers; many have been eccentric. They have held strong opinions, often clearly expressed. They have exercised political power and influenced many aspects of English life.
They represent a microcosm of English nobility's fortunes through differing historical times from country landowners to positions of influence with palatial residences in Cheshire, Wales and London.
- ISBN13 9781907991172
- Publish Date 15 September 2022
- Publish Status Forthcoming
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Loose Chippings Books
- Format Hardcover
- Language English