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PREFACE.
In the history of George the sixth, we find few or none of those episodes, or particular circumstances that might happen among the great men of his time; the historian has confined himself to the actions of the Prince alone. And in the account of the exploit, little more than names any principal Commander, directing his whole attention to the conduct of the King.———He paints him resolute, wise, and magnanimous at home,———vigilant, intrepid, and fortunate abroad,———successful against domestic factions,———and victorious over foreign enemies,———a promoter of arts and sciences,———an encourager of religion and virtue,———and in short, draws him a very great King,and
