The Life of Viscount Bolingbroke is a biographical work written by Arthur Hassall. It chronicles the life of Henry St. John, Viscount Bolingbroke, a prominent British politician and philosopher of the 18th century. The book delves into Bolingbroke's early life, his rise to political power, his philosophical beliefs, and his eventual downfall. Hassall explores Bolingbroke's relationships with other notable figures of the time, including Jonathan Swift and Alexander Pope. The biography also examines Bolingbroke's political ...
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The Life of Viscount Bolingbroke is a biographical work written by Arthur Hassall. It chronicles the life of Henry St. John, Viscount Bolingbroke, a prominent British politician and philosopher of the 18th century. The book delves into Bolingbroke's early life, his rise to political power, his philosophical beliefs, and his eventual downfall. Hassall explores Bolingbroke's relationships with other notable figures of the time, including Jonathan Swift and Alexander Pope. The biography also examines Bolingbroke's political career, including his role as Secretary of State for War and Foreign Affairs, his involvement in the Treaty of Utrecht, and his opposition to Robert Walpole's government. Overall, The Life of Viscount Bolingbroke provides a detailed and insightful look into the life of one of the most influential thinkers and politicians of the 18th century.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1889 Edition.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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