Bishop Burnet's History Of His Own Time V2: From The Restoration Of Charles Ii To The Treaty Of Peace At Utrecht, In The Reign Of Queen Anne

By Gilbert Burnet and Osmund Airy

Book Overview

Bishop Burnet's History Of His Own Time V2 is a comprehensive and detailed account of British history from the Restoration of Charles II to the Treaty of Peace at Utrecht during the reign of Queen Anne. The book is written by Gilbert Burnet, a prominent bishop and historian of the 17th and 18th centuries.In this second volume, Burnet provides a thorough examination of the political, social, and religious events that shaped Britain during this time period. He covers topics such as the reigns of James II and William III, the Glorious Revolution, and the War of the Spanish Succession.Throughout the book, Burnet provides insightful commentary on the key figures and events of the era, drawing on his own experiences and observations as a bishop and member of the House of Lords. He also includes numerous primary source documents, such as letters and speeches, to provide readers with a firsthand account of the events he describes.Overall, Bishop Burnet's History Of His Own Time V2 is an essential read for anyone interested in British history and the political and social developments of the late 17th and early 18th centuries.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1430481161
• ISBN13: 9781430481164
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 636 Pages
• Weight: 2.37 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 7.5" x 9.3"