National characteristics, English - Early works to 1800
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The true born Englishman. A satire. By Daniel D'Foe
Defoe, Daniel, 1661?-1731.Date: 1765- E-books
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An account of the character and manners of the French : with occasional observations on the English : in two volumes,
Andrews, John, 1736-1809.Date: [1770]- E-books
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An appeal to the reason and consciences of all true Englishmen concerning their unhappy prejudices, and the fomenters of them. By an impartial hand.
Impartial handDate: MDCCXXXV. [1735]- E-books
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The customs and character of the English and French nations With a curious essay on travelling; and a criticism on Boileau's description of Paris. By Mr. Muralt, a Gentleman of Switzerland. The second edition. To which are now added, critical remarks on the whole work, by gentlemen of the English and French nations: with a complete index. Translated from the French.
Muralt, B�eat Louis de, 1665-1749.Date: MDCCXXVIII. [1728]- E-books
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The candor and good-nature of Englishmen exemplified , in their deliberate, cautious, and charitable way of characterizing the customs, manners, constitution, and religion of neighbouring nations, of which their own Authors are every where produced as Vouchers;-Their moderate, equitable, and humane Mode of Governing States dependant on them; - their elevated, courteous, and conciliating Stile and Deportment, on all Occasions;-With, in particular, A true and well-supported Specimen of the ingenuous and liberal manner, in which they carry on Religious Controversy. To which are prefixed, proposals for printing by subscription, Eusebius or, essays on the principal virtues, vices, and passions. With some Account of that Work. By Thomas O Brien Mac Mahon, Author of an Essay on the Depravity of Human Nature, and other Publications.
McMahon, Thomas O'BrienDate: 1777