The Tryal of Dr. Henry Sacheverell, before the house of Peers, for High Crimes and Misdemeanors; Upon an Impeachment by the Knights, Citizens and Burgesses in Parliament Assembled, in the Name of Themselves, and of all the Commons of Great Britain.
London: Jacob Tonson, 1710. 327p. Contemporary paneled speckled calf. After preaching the fiery sermon "The Perils of False Brethren, in Church, and State" controversial high church clergyman Henry Sacheverell was impeached on sedition charges, resulting in Londoners rioting in sympathy and taking the preacher up as a symbol of the Tory cause. "The affair of Dr. Sacheverell occupied the greater part of a session of parliament, caused indescribable enthusiasm accompanied by popular riots, and in the words of a great contemporary historian, for three weeks, 'took up all men's thoughts' so that 'all other business was at a stand'. (Madan, Sacheverell, 3). With impimatur leaf. This folio edition, the first publication of the official account, is said to have been intended for members of Parliament. It was followed by octavo and 12mo printings for the trade. ESTC T152340, Madan, Sacheverell 55a, From the library of Richard Grosvenor of Eaton with bookplate. A handwritten table of content in a contemporary hand on the front blank. Light to moderate foxing, joints starting, edges rubbed otherwise a handsome and well-preserved copy. Item #10434
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