His Majesties Declaration Defended by John Dryden

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Author Dryden, John, 1631-1700
Author of introduction, etc. Davies, Godfrey, 1892-1957
LoC No. 50009336
Title His Majesties Declaration Defended
Note Augustan Reprint Society, publication number 23
Note Reading ease score: 58.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits Produced by David Starner, J. David Pearce and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary "His Majesties Declaration Defended" by John Dryden is a political pamphlet written in the late 17th century, specifically in 1681. This work is a defense against anti-royalist sentiments prevalent at the time and is set against the backdrop of the political turmoil involving King Charles II, Catholics, and the Whig opposition. It seeks to clarify and justify the king's declarations and actions regarding the dissolution of the last two parliaments, arguing for the legitimacy of monarchy in the face of rising dissent. In this tract, Dryden addresses specific critiques of the King's declaration and systematically refutes the arguments of his opponents. He emphasizes the need for understanding the King's intentions and the importance of public order over factionalism. Dryden articulates that the King is portrayed as a benevolent leader who is misrepresented by his political adversaries. Through a series of point-by-point rebuttals, he aims to reassure the public of the monarchy's stability and the discrediting of the seditious claims made by the Whigs, ultimately advocating for loyalty to the crown and a return to harmony in the commonwealth. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
Subject Great Britain. Sovereign (1660-1685 : Charles II) His Majesties declaration to all his loving subjects
Subject Letter from a person of quality to his friend, concerning His Majesties late declaration
Subject Great Britain -- Politics and government -- 1660-1688
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EBook-No. 15074
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 14, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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