Memoirs of John Selden and Notices of the Political Contest During His Time is a book written by George W. Johnson in 1835. The book is a biography of John Selden, an English jurist and scholar who lived in the 17th century. The author provides a detailed account of Selden's life, starting from his childhood and education, to his career as a lawyer and member of parliament.The book also provides insight into the political climate of the time, including the conflicts between the monarchy and parliament, and the struggle for ...
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Memoirs of John Selden and Notices of the Political Contest During His Time is a book written by George W. Johnson in 1835. The book is a biography of John Selden, an English jurist and scholar who lived in the 17th century. The author provides a detailed account of Selden's life, starting from his childhood and education, to his career as a lawyer and member of parliament.The book also provides insight into the political climate of the time, including the conflicts between the monarchy and parliament, and the struggle for religious freedom. Johnson includes anecdotes and historical events to give readers a better understanding of the political and social context in which Selden lived.Overall, Memoirs of John Selden and Notices of the Political Contest During His Time is a comprehensive and informative biography of a prominent figure in English history, as well as an insightful look into the political and social climate of the 17th century.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.
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