The present state of Great Britain, and Ireland, in three parts. The I. Of South II. Of North III. Of Ireland. Britain, Containing an accurate and impartial account of these famous islands: Of their several Counties, and Inhabitants; the Advantages, and Disadvantages of Both, in respect to Foreign Countries; and their Curiosities, Of Nature and Art. Of the vast, populous, and opulent City of London, the Metropolis of England; and of the Two celebrated Universities, Oxford and Cambridge. Of the Britons Original, Language, Temper, Genius, Religion, Morals, Trade, &c. Their Nobility, Gentry, Clergy, and Commonalty. Their Laws and Government; and a succinct History of all the English Monarchs to this Time. With lists of the present officers in church and state; and of both Houses of Parliament; also The present state of His Majesty' dominions in Germany.

  • Miège, Guy, 1644-1718?.
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MDCCXXXVIII. [1738]
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London : printed for J. Brotherton, A. Bettesworth and C. Hitch, G. Strahan, W. Mears, R. Ware, E. Symon, and J. Clark, MDCCXXXVIII. [1738]

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[8],308;[4],251,[1];[2],ii,253,[3];111,[1];51,[1]p.,table : ill.,port. ; 80.

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The eighth edition corrected and enlarged.

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ESTC T140921

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