Project Gutenberg 2007-11-13 Public domain in the USA. 64 McCarthy, Justin 1830 1912 M'Carthy, Justin A History of the Four Georges, Volume I E-text prepared by Al Haines "A History of the Four Georges, Volume I" by Justin McCarthy is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This volume explores the political landscape and events surrounding the reigns of the first four Georges of Britain, particularly as they relate to the intricate issues of succession, party politics, and the struggles between Whigs and Tories. The narrative likely delves into key figures, rivalries, and significant events that shaped this era, making it appealing to those interested in British history. The opening of the book sets the stage by focusing on the critical period surrounding Queen Anne's declining health and the subsequent power struggles that ensue among various political factions eager to influence the throne's succession. It introduces compelling characters such as Queen Anne herself, Jonathan Swift, the Jacobite claimant James Stuart, and political rivals like Bolingbroke and Marlborough as they navigate a tense atmosphere rife with intrigue and uncertainty. The situation is depicted with a sense of urgency, highlighting how the fate of the monarchy and the political future of England hang in the balance as Anne's life draws to a close, showcasing the dramatic interplay between personal ambition and the national interest. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Great Britain -- History -- 1714-1837 Great Britain -- Politics and government -- 1714-1837 DA Text United Kingdom Browsing: History - British Browsing: History - General 839435 839381 2024-09-10T07:52:29.897843 2023-09-10T11:03:12.584829 text/html text/html 839428 839374 2024-09-10T07:52:30.174855 2023-09-10T11:03:12.772827 text/html text/html 355096 2024-09-10T07:52:39.147822 application/epub+zip 366006 2024-09-10T07:52:31.882820 application/epub+zip 366007 2024-09-10T07:52:30.859867 application/epub+zip 660800 2024-09-10T07:52:44.653744 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 620447 2024-09-10T07:52:38.485778 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 620631 2022-09-11T05:39:19.007443 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 790749 790740 2024-09-10T07:52:29.449874 2023-09-10T11:03:12.200827 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 790579 2007-11-13T12:28:26 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 290553 2007-11-13T12:28:26 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 790610 2007-11-13T12:28:26 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 290482 2007-11-13T12:28:26 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 19883 2024-09-10T07:52:44.785759 application/rdf+xml 16465 2024-09-10T07:52:31.196823 image/jpeg 3946 2024-09-10T07:52:31.026823 image/jpeg 353019 2024-09-10T07:52:30.243828 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia