The History Of The Last Session Of Parliament, And Of The Peace Of Utrecht (1758)

The History Of The Last Session Of Parliament, And Of The Peace Of Utrecht is a historical book written by the famous Irish author and satirist, Jonathan Swift. The book was first published in 1758 and provides a detailed account of the last session of the British Parliament in 1714 and the peace negotiations that led to the Treaty of Utrecht in 1713.The book is divided into two parts. The first part provides a comprehensive overview of the political climate in Britain during the last session of Parliament, including the debates and discussions that took place on various issues such as the succession of Queen Anne, the war with France, and the state of the economy.The second part of the book focuses on the peace negotiations that took place in Utrecht, Netherlands, between 1711 and 1713. Swift provides a detailed account of the negotiations, the key players involved, and the terms of the treaty that ended the War of the Spanish Succession.Throughout the book, Swift uses his signature wit and sarcasm to comment on the political and social issues of the time. He also includes several satirical pieces, including a mock speech by a member of Parliament and a humorous account of a fictional debate on the merits of a proposal to tax beards.Overall, The History Of The Last Session Of Parliament, And Of The Peace Of Utrecht is a valuable historical document that provides insight into the political and social climate of early 18th century Britain. It is also an entertaining read for those who appreciate Swift's unique brand of satire and humor.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.