Sir William Temple

Sir William Temple: The Gladstone Essay, 1908 is a book written by Murray L. R. Beaven in 1908. The book is a biographical essay on the life and accomplishments of Sir William Temple, a prominent English diplomat and writer who lived from 1628 to 1699. The essay was originally presented as a lecture by Beaven to the Royal Historical Society in 1908, and was later published as a book.The essay covers Temple's life and career, including his work as a diplomat, his role in negotiating the Triple Alliance between England, Sweden, and the Netherlands, and his contributions to English literature. The book also explores Temple's political and philosophical beliefs, including his views on religion, government, and society.Beaven's writing style is clear and concise, making the book accessible to a wide range of readers. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the life and work of Sir William Temple, as well as for those interested in the history of England during the seventeenth century.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.