Publisher's Synopsis
Memoirs of Sir Philip Francis V1: With Correspondence and Journals (1867) is a book authored by Joseph Parkes. The book is a compilation of memoirs, correspondence, and journals of Sir Philip Francis, a British politician and member of parliament who lived from 1740 to 1818. The book is divided into two volumes, with the first volume containing the memoirs of Sir Philip Francis. In this section, Parkes provides a detailed account of Francis's life, including his childhood, education, and political career. The memoirs also cover Francis's involvement in the controversy surrounding the authorship of the Letters of Junius, a series of letters that were published in the 18th century criticizing the British government.The second volume of the book contains the correspondence and journals of Sir Philip Francis. This section includes letters written by Francis to his family, friends, and political associates, as well as his personal journals. The correspondence and journals provide insight into Francis's personal life, as well as his political views and activities.Overall, Memoirs of Sir Philip Francis V1: With Correspondence and Journals (1867) is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the life and career of Sir Philip Francis, as well as the political and social history of 18th century Britain.In Two Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.