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The History Of England, From The Revolution To The Death Of George The Second (Volume I)

The History Of England, From The Revolution To The Death Of George The Second (Volume I)

George Smollett, Tobias

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Genealogy & HeraldryBritish HistoryUnited States Politics

ISBN10: 9354440878
ISBN13: 9789354440878
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Feb 24 2021
Pages: 526
Weight: 1.68
Height: 1.17 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
England reinvented itself between 1688 and the mid-eighteenth century, through revolution, war, and uneasy peace. In The History Of England, From The Revolution To The Death Of George The Second (Volume I), novelist-turned-historian Tobias George Smollett turns that turbulent age into a vivid, continuous story. The monarchy itself was remade. Conceived as a sweeping account from the Glorious Revolution era to the death of George II, this narrative history volume follows the rise of parliamentary government, the consolidation of the Hanoverian kings of England, and the interplay of court, cabinet, and battlefield that defined British political and military history. Written from within Georgian era England, it captures early modern Britain 1688-1760 as seen by an eighteenth-century observer, blending cool analysis with the colour and momentum of a born storyteller. Long recognised as a landmark of eighteenth century historiography, the smollett history of england remains a valuable reference for British historians and an engaging read for anyone curious about how modern Britain took shape. Its clear structure and narrative drive make it especially useful for university history courses on classic British history, while collectors of classic British history will prize it as part of a complete British history collection. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike.

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