George Macaulay Trevelyan's classic study of the reign of Queen Anne remains one of the most definitive works on the subject. From the War of the Spanish Succession to the rise of the Whig and Tory parties, Trevelyan provides a vivid account of the political and social landscape of early 18th-century England. Drawing on a wide range of sources, including diaries, letters, and official documents, he creates a masterful narrative that captures the essence of a crucial period in English history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.