The Life of the Most Illustrious Prince John, Duke of Argyle and Greenwich. Containing, I. An Historical and Genealogical Account of His Grace's Family,... II. An Impartial View of his Conduct both in the Senate and Field,... III. A succinct Account of the most remarkable Events that have happened in Europe,...
London. Printed for the Author; and Sold by Charles Corbett,... 1745. 8vo., first edition, 348,[17](Index), [1]p., complete with engraved frontis portrait & 1 large folding genealogical table (printed in red and black), title printed in red and black, in contemporary full sheep, raised bands, the original leather was rubbed and worn has been expertly restored with the spine relayed, new leather label, a very good sound copy with three armorial bookplates on the front endpapers. Item #41322
ESTC; BM 4:1090; Lowndes I:362 (see also Remarks upon the Life, in a Letter to Robert Campbell, London, 1745). Discursive biography on the second Duke of Argyle and Greenwich (ie. John Campbell, 1678-1743), preceded by a complete history of the House of Argyle, with genealogical table. The Duke of Argyle was a politically ambitious man and this work discusses his role within the local Scottish and European contexts. Contains a useful index of names and subjects at rear of volume.
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