Historical Characters of the Reign of Queen Anne
by: Mrs. M.O.W. Oliphant

Hardcover. NY, The Century Co., 1st, 1894, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: None, Hardcover, maroon cloth, covers stamped with an ornate gilt decoration, top edge gilt, 207 pages, 33 b&w plates. An historical account of the reign of Queen Anne, who was the queen of England, Scotland, and Ireland from 1702 to 1714. The book contains detailed biographies of the most important historical figures of the time, including politicians, writers, and military leaders. The author provides a comprehensive overview of the political and social climate of the era, including the War of the Spanish Succession and the Act of Union between England and Scotland. The book is an informative and engaging read for anyone interested in British history and the reign of Queen Anne. Clean, bright copy.