This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1886 edition. Excerpt: ... Introduction, p. 3, 4--The Biographers, p. 4-6--Characteristics of Bolingbroke, p. 6-14--His influence on English literature, p. 14--On the course of public thought both in England and abroad, p. 15--Ancestry and early education, p. 16-22--His youth: licentiousness, p. 22, 23--Continental Travels, p. ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1886 edition. Excerpt: ... Introduction, p. 3, 4--The Biographers, p. 4-6--Characteristics of Bolingbroke, p. 6-14--His influence on English literature, p. 14--On the course of public thought both in England and abroad, p. 15--Ancestry and early education, p. 16-22--His youth: licentiousness, p. 22, 23--Continental Travels, p. 23, 24--Marriage, p. 26--Entrance into public life, p. 27--State of Parties on the accession of Queen Anne, p. 27-29--Harley, the Speaker of the House of Commons: his character, p. 30-32--St. John's political attitude, p. 32, 33--State of public affairs, prospect and retrospect, p. 33-35--Character of Godolphin: his policy, p. 35-37--St. John rapidly rises into distinction: his appointment to the Secretaryship of War, p. 38, 39--The Whigs como into power, p. 39--Duplicity of Harley, shared in by St. John, p. 40-- Downfall of Harley, p. 41--Retirement of St. John, p. 41,42--Overthrow of the Godolphin Administration: causes of same, p. 43-46-- Its splendid services, p. 42,43--Administration of Harley and St. John, p. 46,47--Difficulties of Harley's position, p. 47-49--Party writers: Swift's services, p. 50,51--Marlborough, p. 51,52--Dissensions among the Tory party, p. 52, 53--Harley rising into undeserved popularity through Guiscard's unsuccessful attempt on his life, p. 53-56--Secret negotiations carried on with France, p. 56-58--Resentment of the Whig party: climax in Parliament, p. 58, 59--St. John victorious, p. 59--Tactics of the Tories, p. 59-62--Preliminaries of the Treaty of Utrecht: activity of St. John in preparing same: his promotion to the peerage, p. 62,63--His diplomatic mission to Paris, p. 63,64--Treaty of Utrecht concluded: Treaty discussed, p. 65-67-- Reflection on the treaty, and on Bolingbroke's conduct, p. 68--Dissensions...
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. No dust jacket. 8vo quarter calf bound. Both boards have stains and marks. Spine is very worn and has lost colour. Gilt lettering on spine is only just visible. The first page and last contents page are detached. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 700grams, ISBN:
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Book has been re-bound by the library. Binding is very slightly chamfered and worn at the corners. Binding is secure. This book has hardback covers. Ex-library, With usual stamps and markings, In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 700grams, ISBN:
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