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William Camden

    William Camden was an English antiquarian, historian, and officer of arms, renowned for his seminal works that shaped the understanding of British history and topography. He authored the first comprehensive survey of Great Britain and Ireland, driven by a desire to "restore antiquity to Britaine, and Britaine to its antiquity." His detailed historical account of Queen Elizabeth's reign is considered a monumental achievement, profoundly influencing the perception of the Elizabethan age. Camden's meticulous approach and extensive research established him as a foundational figure in English historical scholarship.

    The Visitation Of Shropshire, Taken In The Year 1623; Volume 1
    The Visitation Of Kent: Taken In The Years 1619-1623
    Remains Concerning Britain; Volume 3
    A Grammar of the Greek Langauge, Tr. and Revised, With Additions, From [J.] Ward's [Ed. of W. Camden's] Institutio Græcæ Grammatices Compendiaria, by
    The Visitation Of The County Of Leicester In The Year 1619, Taken By William Camden, Clarenceux King Of Arms
    The Visitation of Cambridge Made in A0 1575