Antiquities Of The House Of Brunswick (1814)

Antiquities of the House of Brunswick is a historical book written by Edward Gibbon and published in 1814. The book is an account of the history of the House of Brunswick, a German royal family that ruled over the British throne from 1714 to 1901. The book begins with an introduction to the origins of the House of Brunswick and its early history in Germany. It then goes on to explore the family's rise to power in Britain, including the accession of George I in 1714 and the subsequent reigns of his successors, George II and George III. Throughout the book, Gibbon provides detailed accounts of the political and social events of the time, including the American Revolution, the French Revolution, and the Napoleonic Wars. He also delves into the personal lives of the monarchs, describing their relationships with their families and their struggles with mental illness. Antiquities of the House of Brunswick is a comprehensive and well-researched account of one of the most important royal families in European history. It provides a fascinating insight into the political and social context of the time, as well as the personal lives of the monarchs who ruled over Britain during this period.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.