02285cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000330011324500440014626400510019030000470024133600260028833700260031433800360034050000310037650800330040752013260044053400450176665300420181165300580185385600430191199900170195423469UtSlPG20260610133535.0mcr n260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDA1 aMcCarthy, Justin,d1830-191212aA History of the Four Georges, Volume I 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2007  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2007-11-13  aE-text prepared by Al Haines  a"A History of the Four Georges, Volume I" by Justin McCarthy is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This volume explores the political landscape and events surrounding the reigns of the first four Georges of Britain, particularly as they relate to the intricate issues of succession, party politics, and the struggles between Whigs and Tories. The narrative likely delves into key figures, rivalries, and significant events that shaped this era, making it appealing to those interested in British history.  The opening of the book sets the stage by focusing on the critical period surrounding Queen Anne's declining health and the subsequent power struggles that ensue among various political factions eager to influence the throne's succession. It introduces compelling characters such as Queen Anne herself, Jonathan Swift, the Jacobite claimant James Stuart, and political rivals like Bolingbroke and Marlborough as they navigate a tense atmosphere rife with intrigue and uncertainty. The situation is depicted with a sense of urgency, highlighting how the fate of the monarchy and the political future of England hang in the balance as Anne's life draws to a close, showcasing the dramatic interplay between personal ambition and the national interest. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aGreat Britain -- History -- 1714-1837  aGreat Britain -- Politics and government -- 1714-183740uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23469  c64521d64521