THE

HISTORY

OF

England,

FROM

THE INVASION OF JULIUS CÆSAR

TO

THE REVOLUTION IN 1688.

EMBELLISHED WITH

Engravings on Copper and Wood,

FROM ORIGINAL DESIGNS.

By DAVID HUME, Esq.

VOLUME THE NINTH.

LONDON:

PRINTED FOR J. WALLIS, 46, PATERNOSTER-ROW,

BY T. DAVISON, WHITEFRIAKS.

1803.

The change which took place on the Restoration of Charles the Second was such, as speedily produced a refinement in the manners of the people, dissipated the hypocritical austerity of the preceding government, and notwithstanding the licentiousness of the king and court, wit and learning were encouraged and the arts promoted.

VOLUME IX.