Calendar of Treasury Books Preserved in the Public Record Office, January - December 1717. Volume XXXI Part I : Introduction, Accounts, Etc.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Shaw, William A.

Series:

Calendar of Treasury Bks.

Calendar of Treasury Bks. ; v.31.1

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource (426 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Burlington : TannerRitchie Publishing, 2025.

Summary:

This volume is part of a series documenting the treasury books of 1717, preserved in the Public Record Office. It includes an introduction, accounts, and extracts from declared accounts prepared by various contributors. The book provides detailed insights into the political and financial events of 1717, including tensions within the Whig party, international relations with Sweden, and efforts to reduce the national debt. It also discusses parliamentary proceedings, financial conditions, and key historical events such as the Triple Alliance and measures against Sweden. The text is a valuable resource for understanding the political, economic, and administrative history of early 18th-century Britain. Generated by AI.

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