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... James's reign which fall in this period were marked by numerous scandals , the most important for literature being the disgrace of Lord Bacon . The court was also unpopular because of James's continued efforts to bring peace in Europe ...
... James's reign which fall in this period were marked by numerous scandals , the most important for literature being the disgrace of Lord Bacon . The court was also unpopular because of James's continued efforts to bring peace in Europe ...
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... James succeeded him . James tried openly to secure the ascendancy of the Catholics , and soon set the whole country against him . A rebellion in 1685 led by Monmouth was , however , easily put down , and the partici- pants severely ...
... James succeeded him . James tried openly to secure the ascendancy of the Catholics , and soon set the whole country against him . A rebellion in 1685 led by Monmouth was , however , easily put down , and the partici- pants severely ...
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... James Bos- well , whose great desire was to get him talking and set down his opinions . In 1764 he founded with Sir Joshua Reynolds the Literary Club , an informal organization of interesting men which met weekly ; among the early ...
... James Bos- well , whose great desire was to get him talking and set down his opinions . In 1764 he founded with Sir Joshua Reynolds the Literary Club , an informal organization of interesting men which met weekly ; among the early ...
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