A general history of England, from the invasion of the Romans under Julius C(c)Œsar, to the late revolution in MDCLXXXVIII Including the histories of the neighbouring people and states, so far as they are connected with that of England. To which are added, five dissertations; I. Upon the dark and fabulous ages of the British history; in which will be contained the earliest accounts we have of the history, manners, customs, laws, &c. of the ancient britons; and an examination of credit due to the English and other writers, who have treated of those times. II. Upon the great revolution of the English government under Egbert, about the year 828, and its concurrent causes. III. Upon the independency of the Crown of Scotland. IV. Concerning the norman engraftments upon the English laws and government. V. Concerning the alienation and accession of property, with the great effects they have had upon our constitution since the reign of Henry VII. By William Guthrie, Esq
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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London
Printed by Daniel Browne, for T. Waller, at the Crown and Mitre, opposite to Fetter-lane, in Fleet-street
1744, MDCCXLIV. [1744]
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| Collection: | Eighteenth Century Collections Online / ECCO - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
| Item Description: | 'Proposals for printing the third and last volume' was issued on 7 November 1747. - English Short Title Catalog, T138171. - Published in parts. - Reproduction of original from British Library. - Titlepages in red and black. - Vols. 2 and 3 are dated 1747 and 1751 respectively, and both bear the imprint: "printed for T. Waller |
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| Physical Description: | Online-Ressource (3v.,plates) map,ports 2° |