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

By Thomas Macknight

Book Overview

""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 chronicles the life of Henry St. John, who served as Secretary of State during the reign of Queen Anne. The biography explores St. John's political career, including his time as a member of parliament and his involvement in the War of the Spanish Succession. It also delves into his personal life, including his relationships with women and his controversial religious beliefs. MacKnight draws on a variety of sources, including St. John's own writings, to provide a detailed and engaging portrait of this influential figure in British history. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the political and social history of 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 143264999X
• ISBN13: 9781432649999
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 744 Pages
• Weight: 2.37 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"