Amsterdam Authentic history of the late revolution London 1748
[Amsterdam.] An authentic history of the late revolution at Amsterdam. Comprehending a succinct account of the rise, progress, and principles of the contending parties in Holland; the true source of the discontent of the burghers of Amsterdam against their magistrates; the characters and conduct of those who were at the head of this design, and the steps taken to bring it to bear; interspersed throughout with letters, speeches, placarts, &c. taking in all that passed to the time of the Prince Stadtholder's leaving the city September 15, 1748. London: printed for M. Cooper, 1748. (2)96 pp. 8vo, disbound. First edition. A good account of the turmoil which followed the end of the War of the Austrian Succession. William IV, Prince of Orange, had been named stadtholder of all the seven provinces of Holland, but his efforts to promote the trade and welfare of the country were at first opposed by the citizens of Amsterdam, where anti-Orange sentiments predominated. Wanting a half-title, otherwise a very good copy. Uncommon.
£150
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