Sir John Vanbrugh V1 is a biography of the English architect and dramatist Sir John Vanbrugh, written by W. C. Ward. The book is the first volume of a two-volume set and covers Vanbrugh's life from his birth in 1664 to the year 1702. Ward provides a detailed account of Vanbrugh's early life, including his education, his time as a soldier, and his entry into the world of theater and architecture. The book also explores Vanbrugh's relationships with other notable figures of his time, including the Duke of Marlborough and the Earl of Sunderland. Ward's biography is based on extensive research, including letters, diaries, and other primary sources, and provides a comprehensive and engaging portrait of one of England's most important cultural figures of the late 17th and early 18th centuries.In Two Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.