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William Harrison Ainsworth (4 February 1805 – 3 January 1882) [2] [3] was an English historical novelist born at King Street in Manchester. He trained as a lawyer, but the legal profession held no attraction for him.
St. James's (also written as Saint James's) is a historical novel by William Harrison Ainsworth serially published in 1844. It describes the events surrounding the end of Queen Anne's reign and the dispute between the Duke and Duchess of Marlborough with two Tories for influence over the queen.
James the Second is an 1848 historical novel by the British writer William Harrison Ainsworth. It was published in three volumes by Henry Colburn. [1] [2] It is set during the reign of James II and the Glorious Revolution of 1688. [3] It was published the same year as a series of European revolutions broke out. [4]
Windsor Castle is a novel by William Harrison Ainsworth serially published in 1842. It is a historical romance with gothic elements that depicts Henry VIII 's pursuit of Anne Boleyn . Intertwined with the story are the actions of Herne the Hunter , a legendary ghost that haunts Windsor woods.
William Ainsworth may refer to: William Harrison Ainsworth (1805–1882), English historical novelist William Francis Ainsworth (1807–1896), English surgeon, traveller, geographer and geologist
King William II, the third son of William the Conqueror, was known as William Rufus. He reigned as King of England from 1087 until his death in 1100, at which point his younger brother, Prince ...
The King was soon back to official duties, hosting audiences with Prime Minister Liz Truss and her Cabinet and then meeting the leaders of the opposition parties, including Sir Keir Starmer, Ian ...
The Tower of London is a novel by William Harrison Ainsworth serially published in 1840. It is a historical romance that describes the history of Lady Jane Grey from her short-lived time as Queen of England to her execution.