Letters to Sir William Windham and Mr. Pope [EasyRead Edition] - Softcover

Henry St. John Bolingbroke (1678 - 1751) was an English statesman, politician, and philosopher. Born in Battersea and educated at Eton and Oxford, he was a leading Tory politician and diplomat during the reign of Queen Anne. Starting his literary career late in life, he conducted philosophical, biblical, and historical research and produced some well - researched books as Dissertation Upon Parties (1733 - 34) and The Idea of a Patriot King (1738).

The correspondences included here shed light on the political situation of Great Britain. Bolingbroke wrote these after his exile and his deep sentiments are portrayed in these pages. Besides the reflection of his inner turmoil, the letters also contain his ideals about politics and parliament working.