A chronicle of the kings of England, . from the time of the Romans government, unto the death of King James the First. Containing all passages of state and church, with all other observations proper for a chronicle. Faithfully collected out of authors ancient and modern; and digested into a method. By Sir Richard Baker, Knight. Whereunto is added, The reign of King Charles the First, and King Charles the Second. In which are many material affairs of state, never before published; and likewise the most remarkable occurrences relating to King Charles the Second's most wonderful restauration, by the prudent conduct of George late Duke of Albemarle, Captain General of all His Majesties armies. As they were extracted out of His Excellencies own papers, and the journals and memorials of those imployed in the most important and secret transactions of that time.
Sir Richard Baker (1568 - 1645)
Category
Books
Date
1696
Materials
Place of origin
England
Collection
Dunham Massey, Cheshire
NT 3048552
Summary
Bibliographic description
[76],796,[44]p., [1] leaf of plates . ill.. (port..) . fol... Identified in 1768 catalogue, H.2. Provenance: Bookplate on front pastedown: Armorial, crest supported by lion and unicorn; motto: 'A ma puissance' [Grey family motto]. manuscript signature on title page: Warrington [i.e. probably George Harry Grey, 5th earl of Stamford and 1st earl of Warrington, 2nd cr. (1737-1819)]. Binding: Sprinkled calf; spine gilt, worn.
Makers and roles
Sir Richard Baker (1568 - 1645) Edward Phillips (1630-1696)