The Whigs Vindicated (Classic Reprint): The Objections That Are Commonly Brought Against Them Answer'd, and the Present Ministry Prov'd to Be the Best ... Welfare of England; In a Letter to a Friend - Softcover

Withers, John

 
9781334699863: The Whigs Vindicated (Classic Reprint): The Objections That Are Commonly Brought Against Them Answer'd, and the Present Ministry Prov'd to Be the Best ... Welfare of England; In a Letter to a Friend

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A sharp, contemporary defense of the Whigs and their view of liberty, monarchy, and Parliament.

This 18th‑century political tract argues that the Whigs were right to challenge excessive powers and to insist on limits on the Crown. It reframes recent events, the conduct of ministers, and the peace settlements to show why Whig principles best protect the church, the monarchy, and national welfare.

What you’ll experience


  • Plain explanations of constitutional limits on royal prerogative

  • Arguments about the role of Parliament and the balance of power

  • Critiques of peace terms and political strategies of the time

  • Historical references drawn to courts, prayers, and public opinion



Ideal for readers of early modern political thought, history, and those curious about debates over liberty, loyalty, and governance.

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