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An Ecclesiastical History of Great Britain: Chiefly of England: from the First Planting of Christianity, to the End of the Reign of King Charles the Second ; with a Brief Account of the Affairs of Religion in Ireland Collected from the Best Ancient Historians, Councils, and Records

An Ecclesiastical History of Great Britain is a comprehensive historical work detailing the religious history of England, from the arrival of Christianity to the close of King Charles the Second's rule. The text is supplemented with a supplementary section on the religious events in Ireland, utilizing a range of ancient historical sources, including councils and records. more

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Jeremy Collier
Jeremy Collier

Jeremy Collier, an English writer and critic, was born on September 23, 1650, and died on April 26, 1726. He held a significant position in the field of literary criticism in 18th-century British literature with his critical analysis of the works of his time. more

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