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Eon de Beaumont, Charles Geneviève Louis Auguste André Timothée d', 1728-1810 |
| Author |
Musgrave, Samuel, 1732-1780 |
| Title |
The Musgrave controversy : being a collection of curious and interesting papers, on the subject of the late peace
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| Original Publication |
London: J Miller, 1770.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 61.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Super Queer Historian and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"The Musgrave Controversy: Being a Collection of Curious and Interesting Papers, on the Subject of the Late Peace" is a historical account written by Dr. Musgrave during the late 18th century. This book revolves around the significant political and diplomatic events surrounding the Treaty of Paris, which ended the Seven Years' War, and discusses various grievances related to this treaty and its implications for British interests. The work combines elements of political commentary and historical documentation, aiming to shed light on the perceived betrayal of national interests by influential figures. In this collection, Dr. Musgrave presents a compelling argument alleging misconduct in the negotiations of the peace treaty, accusing certain officials of selling out British interests for personal gain. He recounts his experiences in attempting to pursue a thorough investigation into these allegations, detailing encounters with figures such as Lord Halifax and the Chevalier D’Eon, who is accused of being involved in the dubious overtures. Musgrave calls for public awareness and inquiry, suggesting that failure to address these concerns might lead to dire consequences for national security and integrity. The book vividly illustrates the political tensions of the time, emphasizing the importance of accountability in government. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
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| LoC Class |
JZ: Political science: International relations
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| Subject |
Treaty of Paris (1763 February 10)
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
74629 |
| Release Date |
Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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