The critical history of England, ecclesiastical and civil: wherein the errors of the monkish writers, and others before the reformation, are expos'd and corrected. As also the deficiency and partiality of later historians. And particular notice is taken of The history of the grand rebellion, and Mr. Echard's History of England. With remarks on some objections made to Bishop Burnet's History of his times, and the characters of Archdeacon Echbard's authors. Also an explanation of a passage in the Bishop's history relating to king william, which has generally been misunderstood. The third edition corrected and improved. To which is added, An essay on criticism; as it regards design, thought, and experression, in prose and verse.

People / Organizations

• John Oldmixon (Author)
• J. Pemberton ("printed for")

Imprint

London: printed for J. Pemberton, at the buck and sun against St. Duncan's church in Fleet Street, MDCC XXVIII. [1728].

Publication year

1728-1728

ESTC No.

T115227

Grub Street ID

167005

Description

[4],xi,[1],309,[1],xxij,[4];[2],94p. ; 8⁰

Note

Anonymous. By John Oldmixon.

Half-title: The critical history of England, in two volumes. .. - 'An essay on criticism' has a separate titlepage, register and pagination.