Lives, Characters, and an Address to Posterity

Gilbert Burnet's insightful biographies on a number of prominent figures of his time, edited here by John Jebb. A collection of the biographical works of Gilbert Burnet, including his biographies on Sir Matthew Hale, John Earl of Rochester, Robert Boyle, Queen Mary II and more.Burnet was a Scottish philosopher and historian, a memberof the Whig party and a close friend of King William III.Edited by John Jebb, an Irish churchman.The second edition. In a full calf binding. Externally, generally smart, a little rubbed. Minor bumping to the extremities. Light marks to the boards. Hinges are starting but firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Good.