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Curialia Miscellanea, or Anecdotes of Old Times Regal, Noble, Gentilitial, and Miscellaneous: Including Authentic Anecdotes of the Royal Household, and the Manners and Customs of the Court, at an Early Period of the English History

By Samuel Pegge

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Step back in time and witness the secret stories of England's royal household, where kings, queens, and nobles lived lives of pomp, circumstance, and strange customs.

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2013-12-01
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Summary

"Curialia Miscellanea, or Anecdotes of Old Times" by Samuel Pegge, is a deep dive into the past, revealing amazing stories from the English court and royal family in olden times. Instead of one long story, the book is packed with true tales about royal life, fancy traditions, and how fancy people acted way back when, giving us a peek into the lives of kings, queens, and nobles, and the peculiar rules they lived by. The beginning of the book tells how the author's fascination began with the old English court. It also shows how the book was put together after his death, connecting the past to present readers with interesting and well-kept stories. With each page, readers can grasp the state of the English court, filled with important events and characters that defined its history.

About the Author

Samuel Pegge "the Elder" was an English antiquary and clergyman.

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