The grand history of the Fielden family, one of the most powerful in England, comes to life in this fascinating book. From their humble beginnings to their rise to wealth and power, Lionel Fielden's lively prose brings readers into the homes and hearts of the family, revealing the secrets and scandals that marked their rise and fall. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.