1718 – Memoirs of James Welwood | Observations of England under Queen Elizabeth

First published in 1700, Memoirs of the most Material Transaction in England is a treatise by James Welwood. Known mostly for his work in medicine, Welwood produced this book summarizing his views on the current state of England during the reign of Queen Elizabeth. The first part of this treatise focuses on English royalty, their character, attitudes toward each other, correspondence with foreign nations, and the outcomes of their lives. Welwood includes profiles of Mary Queen of Scots, Prince Henry, King James, Sir Walter Raleigh, and other well-known figures.

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Memoirs of the Most Material Transactions in England, for the Last Hundred Years, Preceding the Revolution in 1688
• Author(s): James Welwood
• Publisher: London: Printed by J.D. for Tim. Goodwin
• Edition: Sixth Edition. 1718.
• Binding: Original leather boards, modern leather spine
• Format: (12mo), single volume
• Size:  6.75 in x 4 in (17.1 cm x 10.2 cm)
• Collation: [x], [2], 346 pp
• Illustrations:
• Contents Include:
  • Profiles of key royal figures
  • Royal court disputes and correspondence
  • Observations on internal and foreign politics
• Reference(s): ESTC T143439

Condition:

Very Good. Modern leather spine supports original boards; binding remains tight. Pages show consistent light toning. Clean and sound throughout.

Why Collect This?

• Early 18th-century edition reflecting pre-Revolution politics
• Focused analysis of major English royal figures

Item Number: # 29927