The Prose Works of Jonathan Swift, D.D. — Volume 10 by Jonathan Swift

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Author Swift, Jonathan, 1667-1745
Editor Scott, Temple, 1864-1939
Title The Prose Works of Jonathan Swift, D.D. — Volume 10
Historical Writings
Contents The history of the four last years of the Queen -- An abstract of the history of England -- Remarks on the characters of the court of Queen Anne -- Remarks on Lord Clarendon's "History of the rebellion" -- Remarks on Bishop Burnet's "History of his own time" -- Notes on the "Freeholder."
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Summary "The Prose Works of Jonathan Swift, D.D. — Volume 10" by Jonathan Swift is a historical account likely written during the early 18th century. This volume includes Swift's "History of the Four Last Years of the Queen," which examines the political landscape during Queen Anne's reign, highlighting events, actions, and motivations of key figures in her administration. The work aims to provide readers with an insightful perspective on the political dynamics of the time, aiming to refute various misconceptions that arose after the queen's death. The opening of this work presents a detailed introduction to the context in which Swift wrote his history. It discusses his hesitations and challenges in publishing the manuscript, especially the influence and opinions of key figures such as Lord Oxford and Lord Bolingbroke on his writing process. Constructed from Swift's firsthand experiences and correspondence with contemporaries, the text emphasizes his intent to portray an impartial account of the actions taken during these critical years. Through his historical narrative, Swift also comments on his relationships with various political personalities and the motivations that shaped their actions within the tumult of early 18th-century politics. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Great Britain -- History -- Anne, 1702-1714
Subject Anne, Queen of Great Britain, 1665-1714
Subject Spanish Succession, War of, 1701-1714
Category Text
EBook-No. 13040
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 15, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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