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The Life Of Henry St. John, Viscount Bolingbroke: Secretary Of State In The Reign Of Queen Anne

The Life Of Henry St. John, Viscount Bolingbroke: Secretary Of State In The Reign Of Queen Anne

Macknight, Thomas

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Historical FiguresFiction AnthologiesGeneral Political Science

ISBN10: 1163311928
ISBN13: 9781163311929
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 744
Weight: 2.15
Height: 1.48 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Life of Henry St. John, Viscount Bolingbroke: Secretary of State in the Reign of Queen Anne is a biography written by Thomas MacKnight. The book tells the story of Henry St. John, an influential figure in English politics during the early 18th century. St. John served as Secretary of State under Queen Anne, and was known for his political skills, intellectualism, and controversial views. The book provides a comprehensive look at St. John's life, from his early years and education to his rise to power in the government. MacKnight explores St. John's political philosophy, which was heavily influenced by the Enlightenment, and his relationships with other influential figures of the time, including Jonathan Swift and Alexander Pope. Throughout the book, MacKnight delves into the controversies that surrounded St. John's career, including his involvement in the Treaty of Utrecht and his eventual exile to France. The book also explores St. John's personal life, including his marriages and his relationships with women. Overall, The Life of Henry St. John, Viscount Bolingbroke provides a detailed and fascinating portrait of one of the most influential figures in English politics during the early 18th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of England, politics, and the Enlightenment.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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