I cannot say much for this Monarch's Sense--Nor would I if I could, for he was a Lancastrian. I suppose you know all about the Wars between him and the Duke of York who was on the right side; if you do not, you had better read some other History, for I shall not be very difuse in this, meaning by it only to vent my spleen against, and show my Hatred to all those people whose parties or principles do not suit with mine, and not to give information. Jane Austen
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In the political history of England from the accession of Queen Elizabeth to the death of George IV, there was one period of nearly thirty years when no less than three distinct parties were contending for mastery:--(1) The Tories, or High Churchmen; (2) The Whigs, or Low Churchmen; and (3) The Presbyterians. Of these three parties, the Tories and Whigs at their best were little better than mere partisans; but the Presbyterians were a sincere and powerful party in their own right. They were convinced that all government must be ultimately based on religious teaching, and they strove for this end with unflinching courage and energy.

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