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Memoirs of Great Britain and Ireland. From the dissolution of the last Parliament of Charles II. until the sea-battle off La Hogue. Volume II. Consisting chiefly of letters from the French Ambassadors in England to their Court; and from Charles II. James II. King William, and Queen Mary, And the ministers and generals of those princes. Taken from the Depôt des Affaires etrangeres at Versailles, and King William's private cabinet at Kensington. Interspersed with historical relations, necessary to connect the papers together. By Sir John Dalrymple, Bart.
Dalrymple, John, Sir, 1726-1810.Date: MDCCLXXIII. [1773]- Books
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Memoirs of Great Britain and Ireland. From the dissolution of the last Parliament of Charles II. until the sea-battle off La Hogue. Volume II. Consisting chiefly of letters from the French Ambassadors in England to their Court; and from Charles II. James II. King William, and Queen Mary, And the Ministers and Generals of those Princes. Taken from the Depôt des Affaires etrangeres at Versailles, and King William's private Cabinet at Kensington. Interspersed with Historical Relations, necessary to connect the Papers together. By Sir John Dalrymple, Bart.
Dalrymple, John, Sir, 1726-1810.Date: MDCCLXXIII. [1773]- Books
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A review of the history of England. In two volumes. ... Containing the titles and pretensions of our several kings, and the most remarkable Transactions and Occurrences in each Reign, from the Conquest to the Revolution. ... Containing the transactions and occurrences of the three last reigns; viz. King James II. King William III. and Queen Anne. By Mr. Salmon.
Salmon, Thomas, 1679-1767.Date: M,DCC,XXIV. [1724]- Books
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I. Reasons for addressing His Majesty to invite into England their Highnesses, the Electress Dowager and the Electoral Prince of Hanover. And likewise, II. Reasons for attainting and abjuring the pretended Prince of Wales, and all others pretending any Claim, Right, or Title from the late King James and Queen Mary. With Arguments for making a vigorous War against France.
Toland, John, 1670-1722.Date: M.DCC.II. [1702]- Pictures
The arrival in England of William of Orange; in the foreground, James II and Louis XIV surrounded by courtiers and Catholic clerics. Etching formerly attributed to R. de Hooghe, 1688.
Hooghe, Romeyn de, 1645-1708.Date: [1688]Reference: 2136645i- Books
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Three historical essays: Viz. I. Proves the title of the Kings of England to the crown of France; and vacates the law salique. II. Delineates the titles of the Houses of York, and Lancaster, to the crown of England: with the great mischiefs, and chief reasons of the alternate successes of those titles. III. Derives the title of King Henry The Seventh, with his pedigree and issue. The union of the two Houses in him; with the union of the two Kingdoms in King James: how far he proceeded therein to the farther uniting of them: and how far it was profecuted in King Charles The Second's time. Written some years since by Tho. Staveley, Esq;
Staveley, Thomas, 1626-1684.Date: 1703- Books
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Letters of Sr Francis Bacon, Baron of Verulam, Viscount St. Alban, and Lord High Chancellor of England. Written during the reign of King James the First. Now collected, and augmented with several letters and memoires, address'd by him to the King and Duke of Buckingham, which were never before published. The whole being illustrated by an historical introduction and some observations, and dispos'd according to the series of time.
Bacon, Francis, 1561-1626.Date: M DCC II. [1702]- Books
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The non-Existence of a popish Pretender to the crown of Great Britain, &c. fairly, candidly, and impartially proved from the authentick records of those times, when that Pretender was created; with a very particular account of that whole imposture by Lewis XIV. in conjunction with James II. then King of England. With some advice to all Protestants in general, but more particularly to those of England. By an old Briton.
Old Briton.Date: M.DCC.XLV. [1745]- Books
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Salvation from popish counsels, and a popish prince the joy of Britain. A sermon preach'd on the fifth of November, in the year, 1717. Wherein the most Considerable Things, contriv'd for the Establishment of Popery under the First Popish Prince that should be settled on the Throne of England, are faithfully Extracted out of the Jesuits Memorial presented to King James II. By S. Wright.
Wright, S. (Samuel), 1683-1746.Date: 1717- Books
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An account of the ceremonies observed in the coronations of the Kings and queens of England; viz. King James II. and his royal consort; King William III. and Queen Mary; Queen Anne; King George I; and King George II. and Queen Caroline. By comparing which, the Reader will be able to form a complete Idea of the Ceremonies which will be performed at the Coronation of his present Majesty King George III. To which is added, A description of the royal and sacred ornaments wherewith the Kings and Queens of England are crowned and invested on this solemn Occasion; adorned with Cuts of the Imperial Crowns, Scepters, Orb, Queen's Circlet, the Two pointed Swords and Curtana, St. Edward's Chair, the Royal Rings, &c. With Two curious Copper Plates; the larger one exhibiting the Procession observed in the Coronation of King William and Queen Mary; the other representing the Manner of the Champion's Challenge in Westminster-Hall.
Date: M.DCC.LX. [1760]- Books
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An account of the ceremonies observed in the coronations of the kings and queens of England. Viz. King James II. and his Royal Consort; King William III. and Queen Mary; Queen Anne; King George I; and King George II. and Queen Caroline. By comparing which, the reader will be able to form a complete idea of the ceremonies which will be performed at the coronation of his present Majesty King George III. To which is added, a description of the royal and sacred ornaments wherewith the Kings and Queens of England are crowned and invested on this solemn Occasion; adorned with Cuts of the Imperial Crowns, Scepters, Orb, Queen's Circlet, the Two pointed Swords and Curtana, St. Edward's Chair, the Royal Rings, &c. With two curious copper plates; the larger one exhibiting the Procession observed in the Coronation of King William and Queen Mary; the other representing the Manner of the Champion's Challenge in Westminster-Hall.
Date: M.DCC.LXI. [1761]- Books
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The history of England, as well ecclesiastical as civil. By Mr. De Rapin Thoyras. Vol. IV. Containing I. The history of the reigns of Edward I, Edward II, Edward III, and Richard II. II. A dissertation on the salick-law, and a true state of the controversy between Edward III, and Philip De Valois King of France. III. The state of the church from the year 1272 to 1399. Done into English from the French, with large and useful notes mark'd with an *, by N. Tindal, A.M. vicar of Great Waltham in Essex. Illustrated with maps, genealogical tables, and the heads of the Kings, and of Edward the Black Prince, curiously engrav'd on copper-plates, by Mr. Vertue.
Rapin de Thoyras, M. (Paul), 1661-1725.Date: 1730- Books
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The history of England, as well ecclesiastical as civil. By Mr. De Rapin Thoyras vol. IV. Containing I. The history of the reigns of Edward I, Edward II, Edward III, and Richard II. II. A dissertation on the salick-law, and a true state of the controversy between Edward III, and Philip De Valois King of France. III. The state of the church from the year 1272 to 1399. Done into English from the French, with large and useful notes mark'd with an *, by N. Tindal, A.M. vicar of Great Waltham in Essex. Illustrated with maps, genealogical tables, and the heads of the Kings, and of Edward the Black Prince curiously engraved on copper-plates, by Mr. Vertue.
Rapin de Thoyras, M. (Paul), 1661-1725.Date: 1731- Pictures
King Charles II greeting his sister, Henrietta, Duchess of Orleans. Etching and engraving by W. Bromley, 1804, after T. Stothard.
Stothard, Thomas, 1755-1834.Date: June 1804Reference: 3224206i- Books
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The history of England, as well ecclesiastical as civil. By Mr. De Rapin Thoyras. Vol. XIV. Containing the twelve last years of the reign of King Charles II. With a dissertation on the origin of the government of England. And on the rise, progress, views, strength, interests, and characters of the two parties of the Whigs and Tories. Done into English from the French, with large and useful notes mark'd with an *, by N. Tindal, A.M. Vicar of Great-Waltham in Essex.
Rapin de Thoyras, M. (Paul), 1661-1725.Date: M DCC XXXI. [1731]- Books
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England's black tribunal. Containing, I. The compleat tryal of King Charles the first, by the pretended High Court of Justice in Westminster-Hall, begun January 20, 1648. Together with His Majesty's Speech on the Scaffold, erected at Whitehall-Gate, on Tuesday, Jan. 30, 1648. II. The loyal martyrology: Or, A perfect Relation of the Sufferings and Death of the Nobility, Gentry, and others, who were inhumanly sacrific'd for their Loyalty to their Sovereigns King Charles I. and II. Together with their several Dying Speeches. III. An historical register of the Lords, Knights, and Gentlemen, who were slain in defence of their King and country, during the Unnatural Rebellion, begun in 1641. IV. The loyal confessors: In a brief Account of the most eminent Sufferers, by Imprisonment, Banishment, or in Estate, for the Cause of His Sacred Majesty. The seventh edition, very much enlarged. To which is added, an historical preface, by a true churchman.
Date: MDCCXLIV. [1744]- Books
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The vade mecum for America: or A companion for traders and travellers: containing I. An exact and useful table, shewing the value of any quantity of any commodity, ready cast up, from one yard or pound to ten thousand. II. A table of simple and compound interest. III. Th names of the towns, and counties in the several provinces and colonies of New-England, New-York, and the Jersies; as also the several counties in Pensilvania [sic], Maryland and Virginia: together with the time of the setting of their courts. IV. The time of the general meetings of the Baptists an Quakers. V. A description of the principal roads from the mouth of Kennebeck-River in the north-east of New England, to James-River in Virginia. VI. A correct table of the kings and queens of England, from Egbert the 1st King of England to His Present Majesty King George II. Together with several other instructive tables in arithmetick, geography &c. To which is added, the names of the streets in Boston. Collected & composed with great care & accuracy.
Prince, Thomas, 1687-1758.Date: MDCCXXXI. [1731]- Books
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The life of James II. late King of England. Containing an account of his birth, education, religion, and enterprizes, both at Home and Abroad, in Peace and War, while in a Private and Publick Capacity, till his dethronement. With the various struggles made since for his restoration; The State of His Court at St. Germains; and the particulars of his death. The whole intermix'd with divers original papers, Debates, Letters, Declarations, &c. And Illustrated with Several Medals. To which is added, A Supplement of several Curious Memoirs, &c.
Jones, D. (David), active 1676-1720.Date: 1703- Pictures
Queen Mary II. Engraving by B. Cole, 17--.
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The state of the Court of Great Britain, Under His most Sacred Majesty King George II. And His Illustrious Consort Queen Caroline. Being Exact and Correct lists of the Officers and Servants of their Majesties Housholds respectively, as settled since the Decease of King George I. of Blessed Memory, and their present Majesties Happy Accession to the Throne. As also An Exact list of the Governors of His Majesty's Castles, Forts, &c. in England. And the true state of the Army in Great-Britain.
Date: MDCCXXVIII. [1728]- Books
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A brief and true history of Sir Robert Walpole, and his family, from their original, to the present time. Shewing The First Settlement of this Family in England. The Donations of Sir John de Walpole, and Ralph de Walpole, Bishop of Norwich, &c. The Eminent Services of Sir Henry de Walpole to King Edward I. And of his Son to King Henry VI. Transactions of Thomas Walpole, Esq; in the Reigns of King Henry Vii and Viii. Last Will and Testament of John Walpole, Serjeant at Law, 1557. Robert Walpole, Esq; marries the Daughter of Sir Edward Barkham, Lord Mayor of London in the Reign of King James I. Edward Walpole, his Son, made Knight of the Bath in the Reign of King Charles II. Robert Walpole (ii.) his Services under King William and Queen Mary. Robert Walpole (iii.) (now Sir Robert) his Conduct and Services, in the Reigns of King William, Queen Anne, King George I. & II. Conduct and Character of his two Brothers, Galfridus and Horatio Walpole. Robert Walpole (iv.) Reasons of his late Majesty for creating him a Peer of Great Britain. Particular Administration of Sir Robert Walpole, as First Commissioner of the Treasury, to the present Time. By William Musgrave, Esq;
Musgrave, William, Esq.Date: M.DCC.XXXVIII. [1738]- Books
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The secret history of Europe. Part I. Shewing that the late greatness of the French power was never so much owing to the number or goodness of their troops, and the Conduct of their Ministry at Home, as to the treachery and corruption of the ministers abroad. Giving a full Account, I. Of the Insincerity of England, Sweden, and Holland, in the Triple League. II. Of the Sieur De Wit's Correspondence with France, and his Murder by the Rabble. III. Of the close Alliance between Charles II. and Lewis XIV. IV. Of the Poisoning of Madam Orleans. V. Of the Intrigues of Mr. Montague Ambassador in France, and the Earl of Danby Treasurer in England. VI. Of the Secret Treaty between King James and the French King. The whole Collected from Authentick Memoirs, as well Manuscript as Printed.
Oldmixon, Mr. (John), 1673-1742.Date: M.DCC.XXIV. [1724]- Books
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The history of England, during the reigns of the Royal House of Stuart. Wherein the errors of late histories are discover'd and corrected; With Proper Reflections, And several Original Letters from King Charles II. King James II. Oliver Cromwell, &c. As also the Lord Saville's Famous Forg'd Letter of Invitation, which brought the Scots into England in the Year 1640, And gave Occasion to the Beginning of the Civil Wars. This Letter being never before publish'd, led the Earl of Clarendon, Bishop Burnet, Mr. Echard, Dr. Welwood, and other Writers, into Egregious Mistakes upon this Head. To all which is Prefix'd, Some Account of the Liberties taken with Clarendon's History before it came to the Press, such Liberties as make it Doubtful, What Part of it is Clarendon's, and what Not. The whole Collected from the most Authentick Memoirs, Manuscript and Printed. By the author of the Critical history of England.
Oldmixon, Mr. (John), 1673-1742.Date: M.DCC.XXX. [1730]- Books
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A new argument against transubstantiation adapted to the Roman controversy, at present reviv'd. In a letter to the author of a book, entitl'd, Discourses of religion, between a Minister of the Church of England, and a Country Gentleman. Wherein The chief Points of Controversy between the Church of England, and Church of Rome, are truly Stated, and briefly Discuss'd. To which is added, the Duke of Buckingham's conference with Father Fitzgerald, an Irish Jesuit, sent by King James the II. to convert His Grace in his Sickness, to the Romish Religion. Also Queen Elizabeth's Opinion concerning the Erroneous Doctrine of Transubstantiation.
Henley, John, 1692-1756.Date: 1735- Books
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The life of James the second, late King of England. Containing an account of his birth, education, religion, and enterprizes, both at Home and Abroad, in Peace and War, while in a Private and Publick Capacity, 'till his dethronement. With the various struggles made since for his restoration; the state of his court at St. Germain's [sic]; and the particulars of his death
Jones, D. (David), active 1676-1720.Date: [1710?]