The Crisis; or, A Discourse representing, from the most authentick records, the just causes of the late Happy Revolution: and the several settlements of the Crowns of England and Scotland on Her Majesty; and on the demise of Her Majesty without issue, upon the most illustrious Princess Sophia, Electress and Dutchess Dowager of Hanover, and the heirs of her body being Protestants; by previous acts of both Parliaments of the late kingdoms of England and Scotland; and confirmed by the Parliament of Great Britain. With some seasonable remarks on the danger of a Popish successor.

STEELE, Richard.

Published by Printed by Sam. Buckley; and sold by Ferd. Burleigh, in Amen-Corner. 1714. 1714 / 1714, 1714

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[2], vii, [1], 37, [1]p ad. 4to. A v.g. clean copy, tiny & expert repair to head of final leaf. BOUND WITH: Mr. Steele's Apology for Himself and his Writings; occasioned by his expulsion from the House of Commons. Printed; and sold by R. Burleigh in Amen-Corner. 1714. 88pp. 4to. Final page a little dusted, tiny hole to first four leaves without loss of text, folding map misbound with the first work. Two volumes in one, bound in late 19th century full calf by F. Bedford, gilt ruled borders, panelled spine decorated with gilt floral devices, black morocco labels. t.e.g. ESTC T34402. Also issued with date 1713 in imprint; the setting of type is the same throughout in both issues. ESTC T41574, first edition. Steele's publication of The Crisis formed the basis for the allegation brought against him of sedition, and his expulsion from the House of Commons for writing 'many expressions, highly reflecting on her Majesty, and upon the nobility, gentry, clergy, and the universities'. Exceptionally large sales of The Crisis were promoted by leading Whig politicians, especially by way of pre-publication subscription. One such was Philip Papillon, M.P. for Dover, who distributed the pamphlet as part of a broader attempt to promote the reading of publications in favour of the Protestant succession, and to 'Arme people against Popery'. (Letter to Thomas Rymer, 11th Feb. 1714). (Ref: New Light on Richard Steele, J.D. Alsop, 1999.) Here, The Crisis is appropriately bound with Steele's defence of his actions, an important biographical source. Seller Inventory # 67341

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Title: The Crisis; or, A Discourse representing, ...

Publisher: Printed by Sam. Buckley; and sold by Ferd. Burleigh, in Amen-Corner. 1714. 1714 / 1714

Publication Date: 1714

Binding: Hardcover

Edition: 1st Edition