Project Gutenberg 2007-11-13 Public domain in the USA. 509 McCarthy, Justin 1830 1912 M'Carthy, Justin A History of the Four Georges, Volume I E-text prepared by Al Haines "A History of the Four Georges, Volume I" by Justin McCarthy is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This volume explores the political landscape and events surrounding the reigns of the first four Georges of Britain, particularly as they relate to the intricate issues of succession, party politics, and the struggles between Whigs and Tories. The narrative likely delves into key figures, rivalries, and significant events that shaped this era, making it appealing to those interested in British history. The opening of the book sets the stage by focusing on the critical period surrounding Queen Anne's declining health and the subsequent power struggles that ensue among various political factions eager to influence the throne's succession. It introduces compelling characters such as Queen Anne herself, Jonathan Swift, the Jacobite claimant James Stuart, and political rivals like Bolingbroke and Marlborough as they navigate a tense atmosphere rife with intrigue and uncertainty. The situation is depicted with a sense of urgency, highlighting how the fate of the monarchy and the political future of England hang in the balance as Anne's life draws to a close, showcasing the dramatic interplay between personal ambition and the national interest. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 69.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Great Britain -- History -- 1714-1837 Great Britain -- Politics and government -- 1714-1837 DA Text United Kingdom Category: History - British Category: History - Early Modern (c. 1450-1750) Category: History - Modern (1750+) Category: History - Royalty 839572 2025-10-10T03:46:39.682595 text/html 839436 2025-01-10T03:48:12.730156 text/html 378395 2025-10-10T03:46:49.694549 application/epub+zip 389036 2025-10-10T03:46:42.821629 application/epub+zip 378756 2025-10-10T03:46:41.611642 application/epub+zip 691935 2025-10-10T03:46:54.788028 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 651592 2025-10-10T03:46:48.908619 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 620631 2022-09-11T05:39:19.007443 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 790708 2025-10-10T03:46:39.204636 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 790579 2007-11-13T12:28:26 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 790610 2007-11-13T12:28:26 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20178 2025-10-10T03:46:54.923034 application/rdf+xml 16407 2025-10-10T03:46:42.105641 image/jpeg 3922 2025-10-10T03:46:41.855593 image/jpeg 290553 2007-11-13T12:28:26 application/octet-stream application/zip 290482 2007-11-13T12:28:26 application/octet-stream application/zip 373887 2025-10-10T03:46:39.742635 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia