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Political tract
A short historical account touching the succession of the crown
Date
1689
Dimensions1 textual record ; 31.7 x 19.2 cm
ClassificationCommunication Objects - Advertising Media
Origin
London, Greater London, England, Europe
Object NumberS001/B2.1,2.1
DivisionArchives - Textual Archives
CollectionStewart
Scope and ContentPrinted document giving the succession of kings and queens occupying the throne of England, published at the time of the Glorious Revolution (1688-1689). It casts doubt upon the primacy of the principle of heredity in the country’s history of monarchical succession.NotesSource of title: based on the title of the document.
Statement of responsibility: printed by Richard Baldwin.
Physical description: 1 page.
Language of the document: the document is in English.
Statement of responsibility: printed by Richard Baldwin.
Physical description: 1 page.
Language of the document: the document is in English.
Status
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