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Characters of Historians, who were themselves
concerned in the Transactions which they re-
Important Eras of English History. Alfred.-
King John. Henry VII.
114
CHAP. XIII.
Queen Elizabeth
exhibits.
CHAP. XIV.
Moral Advantages to be drawn from the Study
of History, independent of the Examples it
It proves the Corruption of Human
Nature. It demonstrates the superintending
Power of Providence — illustrated by In-
-
121
.... 131
On the distinguishing Characters of Christianity 144
CHAP. XVI.
On the Scripture Evidences of Christianity.-
Page
The Christian Religion peculiarly adapted to
the Exigencies of Man; and especially calcu-
lated to supply the Defects of Heathen Philo-
sophy
CHAP. XVII.
........ 155
The Use of History in teaching the Choice of
Favourites. Flattery. - Our Taste improved
in the Arts of Adulation. — The Dangers of
Flattery exemplified
.........
CHAP. XVIII.
....... 176
Religion necessary to the Well-being of States 191
CHAP. XIX.
Integrity the true political Wisdom ............... 210
CHAP. XX.
On the true Arts of Popularity
CHAP. XXI.
The Importance of the Royal Example in pro-
moting Loyalty. On false Patriotism.
Public Spirit...
CHAP. XXII.
On the Graces of Deportment. - The Disposi-
tions necessary for Business. Habits of do-
mestic Life
222
233
On the Choice of Society.
of familiar Intercourse.
Sincerity the Bond
Liberality. In-
stances of Ingratitude in Princes. - On
raising the Tone of Conversation.
And of
245
CHAP. XXIV.
On the Art of moral Calculation, and forming a
just Estimate of Things and Persons
CHAP. XXV.
On erroneous Judgment. Character of Queen
Christina of Sweden. - Comparison of Chris-
tina with Alfred
258
..... 270
CHAP. XXVI.
Observations on the Age of Louis XIV. and on
Voltaire
CHAP. XXVII.
277
An Examination of the Claims of those Princes
who aspired to the Appellation of THE GREAT 291
Observances.
They are suited to the Nature
of Christianity, and particularly adapted to the
Character of Man
CHAP. XXXVII.
380
397
407
Of the Established Church of England ............ 417
CHAP. XXXVIII.
Superintendence of Providence manifested in the
local Circumstances and in the Religious
History of England ...
CHAP. XXXIX.
Tolerant Spirit
The same Subject continued.
of the Church. · Circumstances which led to
the Revolution, and to the providential Suc-
cession of the House of Hanover
435
453