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The Marquis D'Argenson: A Study in Criticism / Being the Stanhope Essay: Oxford, 1893

By Arthur Ogle
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The essay follows a prominent aristocrat's progression from youth to high office, charting his successive public roles and administrative responsibilities. It recounts involvement in fiscal and parliamentary conflicts, provincial governance, press regulation, diplomatic affairs, and participation in political and intellectual circles. The author critically examines policy choices, diplomatic maneuvers, and reactions to financial and military crises while weighing personal motives, family ties, and character traits. Narrative chapters are interwoven with documentary correspondence and evaluative commentary, offering both chronological biography and critical assessment of effectiveness and influence.

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Arthur Ogle

Arthur Ogle was an English scholar and critic, best known for his work "The Marquis D'Argenson: A Study in Criticism," which was published as part of the Stanhope Essay series in 1893. His analysis delves into the writings and philosophical contributions of the French statesman and philosopher, Marquis D'Argenson, offering insights into the intellectual currents of the time. Ogle's work reflects a commitment to literary criticism and historical context, contributing to the understanding of 18th-century thought. His scholarship remains a notable part of the discourse surrounding Enlightenment literature.

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