The Edinburgh Review, Vol. 62: Or Critical Journal, for October, 1835, January

Or Critical Journal, For October, 1835, January, 1836

ISBN 10: 1331378362 / ISBN 13: 9781331378365

Editore: Forgotten Books, 2024

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Print on Demand. This captivating book examines the life and career of Lord Bolingbroke, a brilliant statesman who experienced both the heights of power and the depths of exile. The author delves into Bolingbroke's political machinations and personal struggles, exploring the complexities of his character. The book argues that Bolingbroke, despite his public allegiance to the Tories, was ultimately a pragmatist who sought to advance his own ambitions. The author meticulously examines Bolingbroke's role in the negotiations leading up to the Treaty of Utrecht. It sheds new light on the secret negotiations and duplicity that characterized this period, highlighting Bolingbroke's willingness to sacrifice the interests of his allies in pursuit of peace. Through its insightful analysis, the book unravels the intricacies of Bolingbroke's political maneuvering and illuminates his enduring legacy as a controversial figure in British history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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• Titolo: The Edinburgh Review, Vol. 62: Or Critical Journal, for October, 1835, January
• Editore: Forgotten Books
• Data di pubblicazione: 2024
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 1331378362
• ISBN 13: 9781331378365
• Rilegatura: Paperback
• Condizione: New
• Tipo di libro: print-on-demand item
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Excerpt from The Edinburgh Review, Vol. 62: Or Critical Journal, for October, 1835, January, 1836

After having been for half a century the admiration or dread of his contemporaries, Bolingbroke, since his death, has been pointed at by the hand Of scorn as an unprincipled politician, a flimsy reasoner, and a superficial declaimer. Whigs, Tories, par sons, and even players, have joined in scoffing at and decrying him. The Whigs have pursued his memory with acrimony for his sacrifice Of the national faith and honour at the peace of Utrecht and from the belief they firmly entertained of the cri minal designs projected by him and his colleagues to bring back an unhappy race, the inveterate enemies of the religion and liberties of their country. Churchmen, who had regarded him at one time as the most Splendid champion, and brightest orna ment Of their party, and had overlooked his private frailties in consideration of his zeal in their service, turned against him with rancorous hostility when they discovered that he had never be lieved nor respected the holy doctrines they profess. SO univer sal has been the clamour against him, that his present biographer is the first who has undertaken to write an extended Life, or to attempt a vindication of the once celebrated Lord Bolingbroke.

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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.