The History of the Present Parliament and Convocation with The Debates at Large Relating to the Conduct of the War Abroad

William Pittis

Published by John Baker, London, 1711

About this Item

A piece of political writing by William Pittis. A well-preserved copy of this work which delves into the political state of England during the eighteenth century. There is no author to the title page, though the work has since been attributed to William Pittis, and the dedication is signed 'W.P'. This work regards the Parliament in England at the start of the eighteenth century. Queen Anne had called the third parliament on September 27 1710 and assembled on 25 November 1710. The government was formed from a Tory Landslide which reflected the current sentiment following the trial of Henry Sacheverell. Pittis discusses the impeachments or lack thereof of several individuals to this work. This political tract was written at a time where anti-war sentiment had risen and Pittis touches on the current attitudes and debates regarding war. Pittis also provides a list of the Parliament and Convocation. ESTC no. T92746. The first edition of this work, which is held in a contemporary binding. A fascinating look into the politics in England at the turn of the eighteenth century. In a full calf binding, with tooling to the boards. Externally, smart with light shelfwear to the joints and extremities. Faint personal library label to the head of spine, '23'. Prior owner's inscription to the title page, 'To. Price'. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are unusually bright, with just the occasional light spot. Very Good Indeed.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The History of the Present Parliament and Convocation with The Debates at Large Relating to the Conduct of the War Abroad
• Publisher: John Baker, London
• Publication Date: 1711
• Binding: Leather
• Illustrator: None
• Edition: First edition.
• Condition: Very Good Indeed
• Book Type: book
• Seller catalogs:
  • Politics