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Robert Harley, Earl Of Oxford, Prime Minister, 1710-1714: A Study Of Politics And Letters In The Age Of Anne

Robert Harley, Earl Of Oxford, Prime Minister, 1710-1714: A Study Of Politics And Letters In The Age Of Anne

Roscoe, Edward Stanley

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ISBN10: 1432649957
ISBN13: 9781432649951
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 1 2007
Pages: 296
Weight: 0.96
Height: 0.67 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Robert Harley, Earl of Oxford, Prime Minister, 1710-1714: A Study of Politics and Letters in the Age of Anne is a historical biography written by Edward Stanley Roscoe. The book is a comprehensive study of the life and political career of Robert Harley, who served as the Prime Minister of Great Britain from 1710 to 1714 during the reign of Queen Anne. The book explores Harley's rise to power, his political strategies and his role in shaping the political and cultural landscape of early 18th century Britain. It also delves into his personal life, including his relationships with his family, friends and colleagues, as well as his literary pursuits and contributions to the world of letters.Through meticulous research and analysis, Roscoe provides a detailed account of Harley's political achievements and failures, including his efforts to negotiate peace with France and his role in the controversial Treaty of Utrecht. The book also examines Harley's contributions to the development of the British constitution, his support for religious toleration and his efforts to promote the arts and sciences.Overall, Robert Harley, Earl of Oxford, Prime Minister, 1710-1714: A Study of Politics and Letters in the Age of Anne offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of one of Britain's most influential political figures and provides valuable insights into the political and cultural landscape of early 18th century Britain.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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