In this comprehensive history, Ian Grimble traces the evolution of the Harrington family from its origins in medieval England to the present day. Drawing on a wide range of sources, he reconstructs the lives of family members and the contexts in which they lived. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of one of England's oldest and most distinguished families. 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.