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• Grande-Bretagne -- Politique et gouvernement
• Grande-Bretagne -- 1727-1760

• The Speech of the Lords Commissioners appointed by His Majesty, for holding this Parliament delivered by the Lord Keeper to both Houses of Parliament, on Thursday the twenty second day of May, 1760. (Printed by Thomas Baskett ... and by the assigns of Robert Baskett, 1760), by Great Britain. Parliament. Committee Appointed for Holding Parliament (page images at HathiTrust)
• The Speech of the Lords Commissioners appointed by His Majesty, for holding this Parliament delivered by the Lord Keeper to both Houses of Parliament, on Tuesday the thirteenth day of November, 1759. (Printed by Thomas Baskett ... and by the assigns of Robert Baskett, 1759), by Great Britain. Parliament. Committee Appointed for Holding Parliament (page images at HathiTrust)
• A full answer to the Letter from a by-stander, &c. wherein his false calculations, and misrepresentations of facts in the time of King Charles II are refuted, and an historical account is given of all the parliamentary aids in that reign, from the journals of the House of Commons, the ancient and modern power of the Crown, and the excessive height to which it is risen of late, are clearly represented : and reasons offered for restoring to the freeholders of England their ancient right of chusing high sheriffs and justices of peace in the country courts, as a proper means towards restoring the balance of our constitution, and putting a stop to the progress of corruption (Printed for J. Robinson ..., 1742), by Thomas Carte and Corbyn Morris (page images at HathiTrust)
• The Conduct of the two b-rs vindicated the examiner's numerous contradictions and inconsistencies exemplify'd; his false facts delineated and his romantic conjectures exploded. (Printed for M. Cooper ..., 1749) (page images at HathiTrust)
• A Letter, to the author of an Examination of the principles; and an enqury [sic] into the conduct of the two b--rs in which is proved, by indisputable facts of foreign transactions, that the two b--rs are true guardians to these kingdoms; have done every thing in their power, to retrieve what was lost in a late administration; that they have already recover'd more than could probably be expected; and are therefore falsly accused by the said letter writer. (Printed for G. Keith ..., and sold by the booksellers of London and Westminster, 1749), by John Perceval Egmont (page images at HathiTrust)
• Miscellaneous reflections upon the peace and its consequences more especially on a just, as well as real and national oeconomy [sic], the regard due to subjects who have served in quality of soldiers, seamen or marines, the necessity of providing for the security of our frontiers, and of rendering the peace solid and lasting ... addressed to the more considerate and disinterested part of the nation. (Printed for J. Roberts ..., 1749) (page images at HathiTrust)
• The Man's mistaken who thinks the taxes so grievous as to render the nation unable to maintain a war to which are added, an Englishman's advice, in the year 1701, how we ought to act in case of a new war; with the opinion of a Dutchman, touching what the British and other nations might hope from relying on French faith (Printed for J. Swan ... and J. Woodyer ..., 1755), by Old Englishman (page images at HathiTrust)
• An Answer to a pamphlet, called A second letter to the people in which the subsidiary system is fairly stated and amply considered. (Printed for M. Cooper ..., 1755), by John Shebbeare (page images at HathiTrust)
• Reflections upon the present state of affairs, at home and abroad particularly with regard to subsidies, and the differences between Great Britain and France : in a letter from a member of parliament to a constituent. (Printed for J. Payne, 1755) (page images at HathiTrust)
• An answer to a pamphlet call'd, The conduct of the ministry impartially examined in which it is proved that neither imbecillity nor ignorance in the m--r have been the causes of the present unhappy situation of this nation (Printed for M. Cooper ..., 1756), by John Shebbeare (page images at HathiTrust)
• A third letter to the people of England on liberty, taxes, and the application of public money. ([s.n.], 1756), by John Shebbeare (page images at HathiTrust)
• An answer to a pamphlet called A third letter to the people of England (Printed for M. Cooper ..., 1756), by Commiles and John Shebbeare (page images at HathiTrust)
• A fourth letter to the people of England on the conduct of the M-----rs in alliances, fleets, and armies, since the first differences on the Ohio, to the taking of Minorca by the French. (Printed for M. Collier ..., 1756), by John Shebbeare (page images at HathiTrust)
• A Letter to the Right Honourable William Pitt, Esq., being an impartial vindication of the conduct of the ministry, from the commencement of the present war to this time : in answer to the aspersions cast upon them by Admiral Byng and his advocates. (Printed for Philip Hodges ..., 1756), by William Pitt (page images at HathiTrust)
• Fourth letter to the people of England (Printed for M. Cooper ..., 1756) (page images at HathiTrust)
• Constitution ballanced [sic] (Printed for G. Woodfall ..., 1757) (page images at HathiTrust)
• An Account of the facts which appeared on the late enquiry into the loss of Minorca from authentic papers (Printed for J. Scott ..., 1757) (page images at HathiTrust)
• Proposals for uniting the English colonies on the continent of America so as to enable them to act with force and vigour against their enemies. (Printed for J. Wilkie ..., 1757), by Henry McCulloh (page images at HathiTrust)
• Plain reasons for removing a certain great man from his M--y's presence and councils for ever addressed to the people of England (Printed for M. Cooper ..., 1759), by Alexander Carlyle (page images at HathiTrust)
• The Honest grief of a Tory expressed in a genuine letter from a burgess of --, in Wiltshire, to the author of the Monitor, Feb. 17, 1759 (Printed for J. Angel ..., 1759) (page images at HathiTrust)
• Impartial reflections upon the present state of affairs with incidental remarks upon certain transactions : in a letter to a friend. (Printed for J. Coote ..., 1761) (page images at HathiTrust)
• The Conduct of the ministry impartially examined in a letter to the merchants of London. (Printed for S. Bladon ..., 1756) (page images at HathiTrust)
• A review of Mr. Pitt's administration (Printed for G. Kearsly ..., 1762), by John Almon (page images at HathiTrust)
• A letter to the gentlemen of the Common Council (Sold by M. Cooper ..., 1756), by Citizen and watchmaker (page images at HathiTrust)
• A letter from a merchant of the city of London, to the R---t H----ble W----P----Esq. upon the affairs and commerce of North America, and the West-Indies; our African trade; the destination of our squadrons and convoys; new taxes, and the schemes proposed for raising the extraordinary supplies for the current year (Printed for J. Scott ..., 1757), by Merchant of London and William Pitt (page images at HathiTrust)
• A letter to a great M---------r, on the prospect of a peace wherein the demolition of the fortifications of Louisbourg is shewn to be absurd; the importance of Canada fully refuted; the proper barrier pointed out in North America; and the reasonableness and necessity of retaining the French sugar islands : containing remarks on some preceding pamphlets that have treated of the subject, and a succinct view of the whole terms that ought to be insisted on from France at a future negociation (Printed for G. Kearely ..., 1761), by Unprejudiced observer (page images at HathiTrust)
• A Letter to the Right Honourable author of A letter to a citizen [i. e. William Pitt, Earl of Chatham] with animadversions on the answer thereto, and on the behaviour of the corporation of the city of London : in which his reasons for resigning; the conduct, success and advantages of his administration; his fidelity to his country; capacity for directing the transactions of war, commerce and pacification, are fairly stated and freely considered. (Printed for J. Hinxman ..., 1761), by William Pitt (page images at HathiTrust)
• A second letter to the people of England on foreign subsidies, subsidiary armies, and their consequences to this nation. (Printed for J. Scott ..., 1755), by John Shebbeare (page images at HathiTrust)
• L'esprit de la prèsente [sic] guerre discours de M. de G. [i.e. Maubert de Gouvest] dans la Chambre des C. : pour & contre les deux opinions dominantes dans le Parlement de la Grande-Bretagne : en faveur du commerce britannique, et de la paix. (De l'imprimerie du Futur Congrès a l'Olivier verd, 1758), by Maubert de Gouvest (page images at HathiTrust)
• Les alliances dans lesquelles les ministres de la Grande-Bretagne ont engagé la nation & l'emploi qu'ils ont fait de ses escadres & de ses armé es, depuis le commencement de troubles sur l'Ohio, jusqu'à la perte de Minorque, considérés dans une quatrième lettre au peuple d'Angleterre (Chez Jean Thomas Trattner, imprimeur et libraire de la cour, 1757), by John Shebbeare (page images at HathiTrust)
• The Speech of the Lords Commissioners appointed by His Majesty, for holding this Parliament delivered by the Lord Keeper to both Houses of Parliament, on Saturday the second day of June, 1759. (Printed by Thomas Baskett ... and by the assigns of Robert Baskett, 1759), by Great Britain. Parliament. Committee Appointed for Holding Parliament (page images at HathiTrust)
• The Humble address of the Right Honourable the lords spiritual and temporal in Parliament assembled presented to His Majesty on Friday the fourteenth day of November, 1755; with His Majesty's most gracious answer. (Printed by Thomas Baskett ... and by the assigns of Robert Baskett, 1755), by Great Britain. Sovereign (1727-1760 : George II) and Great Britain Parliament House of Lords (page images at HathiTrust)
• The Humble address of the Right Honourable the lords spiritual and temporal in Parliament assembled presented to His Majesty on Friday the third day of December, 1756; with His Majesty's most gracious answer. (Printed by Thomas Baskett ... and by the assigns of Robert Baskett, 1756), by Great Britain. Sovereign (1727-1760 : George II) and Great Britain Parliament House of Lords (page images at HathiTrust)
• The Humble address of the Right Honourable the lords spiritual and temporal in Parliament assembled presented to His Majesty on Friday the second day of December, 1757; with His Majesty's most gracious answer. (Printed by Thomas Baskett ... and by the assigns of Robert Baskett, 1757), by Great Britain. Sovereign (1727-1760 : George II) and Great Britain Parliament House of Lords (page images at HathiTrust)
• His Majesty's most gracious speech to both houses of Parliament on Thursday the first day of December, 1757 (Printed by Thomas Baskett, ... and by the assigns of Robert Baskett, 1757), by Great Britain. Sovereign (1727-1760 : George II) (page images at HathiTrust)
• His Majesty's most gracious speech to both houses of Parliament on Thursday the second day of December, 1756 (Printed by Thomas Baskett, ... and by the assigns of Robert Baskett, 1756), by Great Britain. Sovereign (1727-1760 : George II) (page images at HathiTrust)
• His Majesty's most gracious speech to both Houses of Parliament, on Thursday the thirteenth day of November, 1755 (Printed by Thomas Baskett, Printer to the King's Most Excellent Majesty; and by the assigns of Robert Baskett, 1755), by King of Great Britain George II and Great Britain. Sovereign (1727-1760 : George II) (page images at HathiTrust)
• His Majesty's most gracious speech to both Houses of Parliament, on Thursday the twenty seventh day of May, 1756 (Printed by Thomas Baskett, Printer to the King's Most Excellent Majesty; and by the assigns of Robert Baskett, 1756), by King of Great Britain George II and Great Britain. Sovereign (1727-1760 : George II) (page images at HathiTrust)
• His Majesty's most gracious speech to both Houses of Parliament, on Monday, the fourth day of July, 1757 (Printed by Thomas Baskett, Printer to the King's Most Excellent Majesty; and by the assigns of Robert Baskett, 1757), by King of Great Britain George II and Great Britain. Sovereign (1727-1760 : George II) (page images at HathiTrust)
• The conduct of a Rt. Hon. Gentleman in resigning the seals of his office justified by facts and upon the principles of the British constitution (Printed for J. Newbery ..., 1761), by Member of Parliament (page images at HathiTrust)
• An examination of the principles, and an enquiry into the conduct of the two b*****rs [i.e. brothers] in regard to the establishment of their power and their prosecution of the war, 'till the signing of the preliminaries; in a letter to a member of Parliament. (Printed for A. Price ..., 1749), by John Perceval Egmont (page images at HathiTrust)
• An examination of the principles, and an enquiry into the conduct of the two b*****rs [i.e. brothers] in regard to the establishment of their power and their prosecution of the war, 'till the signing of the preliminaries; in a letter to a member of Parliament. (Printed for A. Price ..., 1749), by John Perceval Egmont (page images at HathiTrust)

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• Speeches (s.n., 1900), by Richard Harcourt (page images at HathiTrust; US access only)
• A federal parliament of the British people (C. Blackett Robinson;, 1890), by Archibald McGoun (page images at HathiTrust)
• Proposed imperial consolidation act (s.n.], 1900), by Member of the Imperial Unity League of Ottawa (page images at HathiTrust)
• The greatness of England (s.n., 1879), by Goldwin Smith (page images at HathiTrust)
• Great Britain, America, and Ireland a reply (Hunter, Rose, 1882), by Goldwin Smith (page images at HathiTrust)
• Four letters on important national subjects addressed to the Right Honourable the Earl of Shelburne, His Majesty' s first lord commissioner of the treasury (Printed by R. Raikes for T. Cadel ..., 1783), by Josiah Tucker (page images at HathiTrust)
• On parliamentary government in England its origin, development and practical operation (Longmans, Green, 1867), by Alpheus Todd (page images at HathiTrust)
• On parliamentary government in England its origin, development and practical operation (Longmans, Green, 1869), by Alpheus Todd (page images at HathiTrust)
• Parliamentary government in England its origin, development and practical operation (S. Low, Marston, 1892), by Alpheus Todd and Spencer Walpole (page images at HathiTrust)
• The Canadian freeholder in three dialogues between an Englishman and a Frenchman, settled in Canada : shewing the sentiments of the bulk of the freeholders of Canada concerning the late Quebeck-Act; with some remarks on the Boston-Charter Act; and an attempt to shew the great expediency of immediately repealing both those acts of Parliament, and of making some other useful regulations and concessions to his Majesty's American subjects, as a ground for a reconciliation with the United Colonies in America. (Sold by B. White ..., 1779), by Francis Maseres (page images at HathiTrust)
• Occasional essays on various subjects, chiefly political and historical extracted partly from the publick newspapers, during the present reign, and partly from tracts published in the reigns of Queen Elizabeth, King Charles I, King Charles II, and from Bishop Burnet's history of his own times. (Printed by Robert Wilks ... and sold by John White ..., 1809), by Francis Maseres (page images at HathiTrust)
• What is the result of the Canadian elections? fully answered. ([s.n.], 1834), by H. S. Chapman (page images at HathiTrust)
• Le gouvernement parlementaire en Angleterre (V. Giard & E. Brière, 1900), by Alpheus Todd (page images at HathiTrust; US access only)
• The Speech of the Lords Commissioners to both houses of Parliament, on Tuesday the twentieth day of June, 1758 (Printed by Thomas Baskett ... and by the assigns of Robert Baskett, 1758), by Great Britain. Parliament. Committee Appointed for Holding Parliament (page images at HathiTrust)
• A history of the British constitution (Macmillan, 1912), by J. Howard B. Masterman (page images at HathiTrust; US access only)
• The problem of the commonwealth (Macmillan, 1916), by Lionel Curtis (page images at HathiTrust; US access only)
• British sovereigns in the century (Linscott, 1901), by T. H. S. Escott (page images at HathiTrust; US access only)
• The diffusion of Roman and English law throughout the world (H. Milford, 1914), by James Bryce (page images at HathiTrust; US access only)
• The problem of the commonwealth (Macmillan, 1915), by Lionel Curtis (page images at HathiTrust; US access only)
• Conquest by purchase (Musson, 1911), by Sophie K. Bevan (page images at HathiTrust; US access only)
• British historical & political orations from the XIIth to the XXth century (J.M. Dent, 1915) (page images at HathiTrust; US access only)
• The life of Henry Labouchere (M'Clelland, Goodchild and Stewart, 1919), by Algar Thorold (page images at HathiTrust; US access only)
• Liberalism and wreck of empire ("Le Droit's" Press, 1912), by Frederic Gregory Forsyth Fronsac (page images at HathiTrust; US access only)
• The leading ideas of British policy (Oxford University Press, H. Milford, 1914), by Gerard Collier (page images at HathiTrust; US access only)
• A Canadian bar association ([s.n.], 1914), by Frank B. Kellogg, W. J. McWhinney, and Manitoba Bar Association (page images at HathiTrust; US access only)
• Conservatism (Williams & Norgate ;, 1912), by Hugh Cecil (page images at HathiTrust; US access only)

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