The history of England, from the invasion of Julius Cæsar to the revolution in 1688 : Volume II ; A new ed., with the author's last corrections and improvements. To which is prefixed a short account of his life, written by himself.

Boston, Little, Brown, 1854-1855, 1855. Book. Fair. Hardcover. 5 Volume set ; port. 23 cm. ; LCCN: 02-7828 ; LC: DA30; Dewey: 942 ; OCLC: 236064681 ; brown blind stamped cloth ; some covers chipped, non uniform bindings ; Partial contents: The commons revive the bill against occasional conformity-Conspiracy trumped up by Simon Fraser, lord Lovat-The - lords present a remonstrance to the queen--The commons pass a vote in favour of the earl of Nottingham-Second remonstrance of the lords-Farther disputes between the two houses-The queen grants the first-fruits and the tenths to the poor clergy-Inquiry into naval affairs-Trial of Lindsay-Meeting of the Scottish parliament-Violent opposition to the ministry in that kingdom-Their parliament pass the act of security-Melancholy situation of the emperor's affairs-The duke of Marlborongh marches at the head of the allied army into Germany-He defeats the Bavarians at Schellenberg-Fruitless negotiation with the elector of Bavaria-The confederates obtain a complete victory at Hochstadt-Siege of Landau-The duke of Marlborough returns to England-State of the war in different parts of Europe-Campaign in Portugal-Sir Gcofgi-ftflo^e^takes" Gibraltar-And worsts the French fleet in a battle off Malaga-'-'SeSslon'of'pftrliaiDent in Engfaa'd-An act of alienation passed against the Scots-Bla'hoi'of'Wooclstork'gl-athled to the duke of Marlborough-Disputes between thft't*o'h«asjs, on the subject of the Aylesbnry constables-The parliament diseortfedj-f-Pj-oceediiigs in the parliament of Scotland-They pass an act for a treaty Vf utian vkh England-Difference between the parliament and cimvocatton'm Ireland ^Fruitless campaign on the Moselle-The duke of Marlborough's forceS.the French lines in Brabant-He is prevented by the deputies of the State's Trbm 'attacking the French army-He visits the imperial court of Vienna-State of the war on the Upper Rhine, in Hungary, Piedmont, Portugal, and Poland-Sir Thomas Dilkes destroys part of the French fleet, and relieves Gibraltar-The earl of Peterborough and sir Cloudesley Shovel reduce Barcelona-The earl's surprising progress in Spain-New parliament in England-Bill for a regency in case of the queen's decease-Debates in the house of lords upon the supposed danger to which the church was exposed-The parliament prorogued-Disputes in the convocation-Conferences opened for a treaty of union with Scotland-Substance of the treaty -- Battle of Ramillies, in which the French are defeated-The siege of Barcelona raised by the English fleet-Prince Eugene obtains a complete victory over the French at Turin-Sir Cloudesley Shovel sails with a reinforcement to Charles king of Spain-The king of Sweden marches into Saxony-The French king demands conferences for a peace-Meeting of the Scottish parliament-Violent opposition to the union-The Scots, in general, averse to the treaty-Which is, nevertheless, confirmed in their parliament-Proceedings in the English parliament-The commons approve of the articles of the union-The lords pass a bill for the security of the church of England-Arguments used against the articles of the union-Which, however, are confirmed by act of parliament-The parliament revived by proclamation-The queen gives audience to a Muscovite ambassador- Proceedings in convocation-France threatened with total ruin-The allies are defeated at Almanza-Unsuccessful attempt upon Toulon-Sir Cloudesley Shovel wrecked on the rocks of Scilly-Weakness of the emperor on the Upper Rhine-Interview between the king of Sweden and the duke of Marlborough-Inactive campaign in the Netherlands-Harley begins to form a party against the duke of Marlborough-The nation discontented with the whig ministry-Meeting of tire first British parliament-Inquiry into the state of the war in Spain-The pretender embarks at Dunkirk for Scotland-His design is defeated-State of the nation at that period-Parliament dissolved-The French surprise Ghent and Bruges, etc ; FAIR.