“The law of England is the greatest grievance of the nation, very expensive and dilatory.”
Quote by Gilbert Burnet
Work
Bishop Burnet's History of His Own Time ...: From the revolution to the conclusion of the Treaty of Peace at Utrecht, in the reign of Queen Anne. To which is added, the author's life, by the editor
Bishop Burnet's History of His Own Time is a comprehensive historical work detailing significant events from the revolution to the Treaty of Peace at Utrecht, set against the backdrop of Queen Anne's reign. The book also features a biography of the author, Bishop Burnet, as compiled by the editor. more
Author
Gilbert Burnet
Gilbert Burnet (September 18, 1643 - March 17, 1715) was a prominent English bishop and historian, serving as the Bishop of Salisbury. He made significant contributions to the fields of history, theology, and literature, particularly known for his historical research on the English Reformation. more