Robert Harley, Earl Of Oxford, Prime Minister, 1710-1714 - Edward Stanley Roscoe - Bog

""Robert Harley, Earl of Oxford, Prime Minister, 1710-1714: A Study of Politics and Letters in the Age of Anne"" is a historical book by Edward Stanley Roscoe that focuses on the life and political career of Robert Harley, who served as the Prime Minister of Great Britain from 1710 to 1714 during the reign of Queen Anne. The book examines Harley's role in shaping the political landscape of the time, including his efforts to end the War of the Spanish Succession and his management of the South Sea Bubble crisis. Additionally, the book explores Harley's literary pursuits, including his patronage of writers such as Jonathan Swift and Alexander Pope. Through a detailed analysis of Harley's political and literary activities, Roscoe provides a comprehensive portrait of one of the most influential figures of the early 18th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.