The Life of General Monk: Duke of Ablemarle, Containing I. A faithful Account of his unparallel'd Conduct, surprizing Actions, and Providential Success in accomplishing the Restoration of Monarchy. II. A particular Relation of the most memorable March from Coldstream to London; the Preparations for it in Scotland, the Happy Consequences of it in England. III. Many Mistakes committed by our Historians, (particularly the Earl of Clarendon) concerning the General's Administration, rectified.

Thomas Skinner; William Webster

Published by J. Isted and J. Hooke, London, 1724

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A very scarce biographical work from the early eighteenth century, charting the life and times of the Royalist Duke of Albemarle. Second edition, corrected. Published from the original manuscript of Thomas Skinner, with a preface by William Webster, the curate of St. Dunstans. With a portrait of George Monk, Duke of Albemarle to the frontispiece. This work explores the political and military career of George Monck, 1st Duke of Albemarle. Monk played an important role in the English Civil War, under the command of the monarch Charles I. In particular this work aims to address the the previous historical works on the Duke of Albemarle, in particular that written by the Earl of Clarendon. In addition the preface, written by William Webster, offers a vindication of Monk's conduct and character. An interesting account of the life and action of this noted British solider and politician. Bound in a half morocco binding, with marbled paper covered boards, and marbled endpapers. In a half morocco binding, with marbled paper covered boards and marbled endpapers. Externally sound, with heavy rubbing to the head and tail of the spine, and also to the extremities, with loss to the leather. Light rubbing also to the raised bands. Fading to the spine. Internally firmly bound. Pages are lightly spotted, heavier to the first and last pages, with scattered spots throughout. Very Good.

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• Title: The Life of General Monk: Duke of Ablemarle, Containing I. A faithful Account of his unparallel'd Conduct, surprizing Actions, and Providential Success in accomplishing the Restoration of Monarchy. II. A particular Relation of the most memorable March from Coldstream to London; the Preparations for it in Scotland, the Happy Consequences of it in England. III. Many Mistakes committed by our Historians, (particularly the Earl of Clarendon) concerning the General's Administration, rectified.
• Publisher: J. Isted and J. Hooke, London
• Publication Date: 1724
• Binding: Leather
• Illustrator: Unamed
• Condition: Very Good
• Book Type: book
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  • Biography & Autobiography