A general history of England, from the invasion of the Romans under Julius CCOOEsar, to the late revolution in MDCLXXXVIII. Including the histories of the neighbouring people and states, so far as they are connected with that of England. To which are added, five dissertations; I. Upon the dark and fabulous ages of the British history; in which will be contained the earliest accounts we have of the history, manners, customs, laws, &c. of the ancient britons; and an examination of credit due to the English and other writers, who have treated of those times. II. Upon the great revolution of the English government under Egbert, about the year 828, and its concurrent causes. III. Upon the independency of the Crown of Scotland. IV. Concerning the norman engraftments upon the English laws and government. V. Concerning the alienation and accession of property, with the great effects they have had upon our constitution since the reign of Henry VII. By William Guthrie, Esq

People / Organizations

• William Guthrie (Author)

Imprint

London : Printed by Daniel Browne, for T. Waller, at the Crown and Mitre, opposite to Fetter-lane, in Fleet-street, MDCCXLIV. [1744]

Publication year

1744-1751

ESTC No.

T138171

Grub Street ID

186047

Description

3v.,plates : map,ports. ; 2°.

Note

Titlepages in red and black

Vols. 2 and 3 are dated 1747 and 1751 respectively, and both bear the imprint: "printed for T. Waller"

Published in parts

'Proposals for printing the third and last volume' was issued on 7 November 1747.

Uncontrolled note

Vol.3: 580p.; 'Vol.4': 581-1396p. Direction line: vol.III. NUC+LVu: 3v.; DNB: 4v