A new epitome of the annals of Great-Britain [electronic resource], or, a succinct, impartial history of England, from the remotest period of intelligence to the conclusion of the last war. Containing A satisfactory Account of every interesting Occurrence and memorable Character, relative to English History, both at Home and Abroad. Particularly its Origin; the Progress of its Empire; Laws; Civil and Religious Establishment; its various remarkable Operations, Naval and Military; with the Transactions of the most celebrated Personages who distinguished themselves in a Political, Ecclesiastical, or Military Capacity. - Interspersed with Cuts of all the Kings and Queens of England, from William the Conqueror to George III. inclusive. - With an Introduction, on the Constitution and Polity of Great-Britain; its Division into Counties, and the principal Towns in each, their Disance from London, &c. To which is prefixed, a new and correct Map of England. Useful for Youth at Schools, as well as others who are desirous of retaining what they have read of the History of their Country. The second edition, enlarged and corrected. By G. Grey.
1777
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A new epitome of the annals of Great-Britain [electronic resource], or, a succinct, impartial history of England, from the remotest period of intelligence to the conclusion of the last war. Containing A satisfactory Account of every interesting Occurrence and memorable Character, relative to English History, both at Home and Abroad. Particularly its Origin; the Progress of its Empire; Laws; Civil and Religious Establishment; its various remarkable Operations, Naval and Military; with the Transactions of the most celebrated Personages who distinguished themselves in a Political, Ecclesiastical, or Military Capacity. - Interspersed with Cuts of all the Kings and Queens of England, from William the Conqueror to George III. inclusive. - With an Introduction, on the Constitution and Polity of Great-Britain; its Division into Counties, and the principal Towns in each, their Disance from London, &c. To which is prefixed, a new and correct Map of England. Useful for Youth at Schools, as well as others who are desirous of retaining what they have read of the History of their Country. The second edition, enlarged and corrected. By G. Grey.
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Epitome of the annals of Great-Britain
Created/published
Newcastle : Printed for the author, and sold by T. Slack, MDCCLXXVII. [1777]
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[3],xii-xviii,284 p.,plate : ill.,map ; 12mo.
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A reissue of the 1773 edition with new prefatory notes and a map.
The roman pagination appears to follow on from the introduction to the 1773 edition.
Reissued in 1807(?) under the title 'The pleasing historian; or, impartial history of England, .. By G. Grey.', London, published and sold by the booksellers, and by Wilson and Spence, York.
Reproduction of original from British Library.
A reissue of the 1773 edition with new prefatory notes and a map.
The roman pagination appears to follow on from the introduction to the 1773 edition.
Reissued in 1807(?) under the title 'The pleasing historian; or, impartial history of England, .. By G. Grey.', London, published and sold by the booksellers, and by Wilson and Spence, York.
Reproduction of original from British Library.
Reproduction
Electronic reproduction. Farmington Hills, Mich. : Cengage Gale, 2009.
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English Short Title Catalog (ESTC), T110863
Place of creation/publication
Great Britain -- England -- Newcastle upon Tyne.
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