The Memoirs of Sir John Reresby are a source for the social and political history of England in the late 17th century. As justice of the peace, Governor of York and Member of Parliament for that city and the borough of Aldborough, he was a crucial point of contact between central and local government at a time of strain between the two. He tried to serve both the Crown and the established Church, but like others found this difficult enough in Charles II's reign and impossible in James II's, when he became caught up in the ...
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The Memoirs of Sir John Reresby are a source for the social and political history of England in the late 17th century. As justice of the peace, Governor of York and Member of Parliament for that city and the borough of Aldborough, he was a crucial point of contact between central and local government at a time of strain between the two. He tried to serve both the Crown and the established Church, but like others found this difficult enough in Charles II's reign and impossible in James II's, when he became caught up in the Glorious Revolution in the north of England.
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Very Good in very good jacket. Second Edition. c.1991. Hardcover. Red cloth, gilt spine titles. 8vo. 619pp. Very Good in Very Good dustjacket. Mild soiling to head of text block, previous owner's personal stamp and brief note on front endpapers, occasional underlining. Light soiling and edgewear to dustjacket.
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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. Re-bound by library. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 1300grams, ISBN: 0861931289.
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Good in Good jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall Copy in navy cloth on boards in unclipped D/J. Jacket spine lightly sunned. Very small liquid splash mark on lower jacket cover. Jacket has clear protective wrapper. Previous owners inscription ion FFE. Occasional light foxing to folio edges. Very light liquid splash mark to lower folio edges. Clean and flat contents.