Lives, Characters And An Address To Posterity

Lives, Characters and an Address to Posterity is a book written by Gilbert Burnet, a Scottish bishop and historian. The book is a collection of biographical sketches of notable figures from the 17th century, including political leaders, religious figures, and intellectuals. The individuals featured in the book include Oliver Cromwell, John Milton, Samuel Pepys, and William Penn, among others. In addition to the biographical sketches, the book also includes an address to future generations, in which Burnet reflects on the state of society in his time and offers advice to those who will come after him. He discusses the importance of virtue, the dangers of corruption, and the need for individuals to take responsibility for their actions.Overall, Lives, Characters and an Address to Posterity provides readers with a glimpse into the lives and thoughts of some of the most influential figures of the 17th century, as well as offering insights into Burnet's own beliefs and values.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.