The History of England from the Revolution in 1688 to the Death of George II. (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1810. Excerpt: ... CHAPTER IX.: ANNE. Battle of Ramillies, in which the French are defeated.... The Siege of Barcelona raised by the English Fleet... Prince Eugene obtains a complete Victory over the French at Turin.... Sir Cloudesley Shovel sails with a Reinforcement to Charles King of Spain.... The King of Sweden marches into Saxony.... The French King demands Conferences for a Peace.... Meeting of the Scottish Parliament.... Violent Opposition to the Union.... The Scots in general averse to the Treaty.... Which is nevertheless confirmed by their Parliament Proceedings in the English Parliament... The Commons approve of the Articles of the Union.... The Lords pass a Bill for the Security of the Church of England... Arguments used against the Articles of the Union.... Which, however, are confirmed by Act of Parliament... The Parliament revived by Proclamation.... The Queen gives Audience to a Muscovite Ambassador.... Proceedings in Convocation.... France threatened with total Ruin.... The Allies are defeated at Almanza.... Unsuccessful Attempt upon Toulon.... Sir Cloudesley Shovel wrecked on the Rocks of Scilly.... Weakness of the Emperor on the Upper Rhine... Interview between the King of Sweden and the Duke of Marlborough.... Inactive Campaign in the Netherlands.... Harley begins to form a Party against the Duke of Marlborough.... The Nation discontented with the Whig Ministry.... Meeting of the first British Parliament... Inquiry into the State of the War in Spain Gregg, a Clerk in the Secretary's Office, detected in a Correspondence with the French Ministry.... Harley resigns his Employments.... The Pretender embarks at Dunkirk for Scotland.... His Design is defeated.... State of the Nation at that Period... Parliament dissolved.... The French surprise Ghent and Bruges...