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The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.III. / From the Accession of George III. to the Twenty-Third Year of the Reign of Queen Victoria

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The volume traces British political, parliamentary, and military developments from the accession of George III through the early nineteenth century, chronicling changes of ministry and cabinet, debates over colonial taxation and the American conflict, parliamentary controversies involving figures such as Wilkes and Warren Hastings, questions of Catholic relief and slave-trade abolition, and responses to the French Revolution and Napoleonic wars, including major naval and continental campaigns, the union with Ireland, and domestic legislation on finance, civil liberties, and parliamentary reform.

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Edward Farr

Edward Farr was a historian known for his detailed examination of English history, particularly during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. His notable work, "The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol. III," covers the period from the accession of George III to the reign of Queen Victoria, providing insights into the political and social changes of the time. Farr's writing reflects a commitment to thorough research and narrative clarity, contributing to the understanding of England's historical landscape.

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