Excerpt from An Answer to the Calumnious Misrepresentations of the "Quarterly Rew", The "British Critic", And the "Edinburgh Rew" Contained in Their Observations on Sir N. William Wraxall's Historical Memoirs of His Own Time
Sir Robert might have eat his Part in me, Upon Good Friday, and ne'er broke his Fast. - Sir Robert never holp to make this Leg.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This autobiography offers an inside look into British politics from the mid-18th to early 19th centuries, beginning with events as witnessed by the author's grandfather, Sir Nathanial Wraxall. The author, who was a Member of Parliament and diplomat, bases his account of 18th century figures on his grandfather's journals, letters and observations as well as his own firsthand experiences. He provides descriptions of such notable figures as George III, Catherine the Great, and Louis XV, along with an insider's perspective into the coalition between Lord North and Fox. The book offers a nuanced exploration of the political landscape of the time, and provides insights into the motivations of the key players of the era. It places emphasis on the importance of political connections while reflecting on morality, slander, and the nature of truth within historical narratives. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781334086892_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781334086892
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