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Unconditional Satisfaction GuaranteeNo Shipping Fees Above 302 Months to Decide. Returns Simplified.Author: Sheila Biddle
Binding: Hardback
Published: Alfred a Knopf, New York, 1974
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Yellowed, price clipped
Markings: Previous owner
This compelling historical biography chronicles the intertwined lives of Henry St. John, Viscount Bolingbroke, and Robert Harley, Earl of Oxford, two pivotal figures who shaped the political landscape of Queen Anne’s reign. It meticulously details their initial alliance and subsequent bitter rivalry, illustrating how their complex relationship profoundly impacted the course of early 18th-century British history. The narrative presents a vivid portrait of ambition, power struggles, and the intricate machinations of court politics during a transformative period. Readers interested in British history and political biography will find a rich and insightful account of these influential statesmen and their enduring legacy.
