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The Life of John Earl of Stair, Part 1 is a biography written by an anonymous author using the pseudonym ""An Impartial Hand."" The book was first published in 1748 and chronicles the life of John Dalrymple, 2nd Earl of Stair, a Scottish soldier and statesman who lived from 1679 to 1747.The biography begins with Stair's early life and education in Scotland, and follows his career as a soldier in various European conflicts, including the War of the Spanish Succession and the War of the Quadruple Alliance. Stair's military successes and failures are discussed in detail, as well as his political career as a member of the Scottish Parliament and later as a diplomat and ambassador to France.The book also explores Stair's personal life, including his marriage to Lady Elizabeth Kennedy and his relationships with other notable figures of the time, such as King George II and his son, the Duke of Cumberland.Throughout the biography, the author presents a balanced and objective assessment of Stair's life and achievements, highlighting both his strengths and weaknesses. The book is written in a clear and concise style, making it accessible to readers with a general interest in history as well as those with a more specialized knowledge of the period.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.