Sir Harry Wildair Performed
George Farquhar had Sir Harry Wildair performed in London around April 1701; the comedy continued the adventures of a popular character from his earlier play The Constant Couple.
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1701 in Ireland
Explore 8 historical events and records for Ireland in 1701.
Historical records for Ireland in 1701
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Art of Governing by Partys Published
John Toland published The Art of Governing by Partys, a political tract discussing the role of factions and parties in the governance of England.
Art of Governing by Partys Published
Irish-born writer John Toland published The Art of Governing by Partys in 1701, examining the role of party divisions and political management in English public life.
Christian Hero Published
Richard Steele published The Christian Hero, a moral prose treatise that contrasted Christian ethical conduct with customary ideals of worldly heroism.
Discourse of Contests and Dissensions Published
Jonathan Swift published A Discourse of the Contests and Dissensions Between the Nobles and the Commons in Athens and Rome, using ancient political conflicts to comment on English party disputes.
Discourse on Political Factions Published
Jonathan Swift published A Discourse of the Contests and Dissensions Between the Nobles and the Commons in Athens and Rome in London in 1701, using ancient political conflicts to discuss divisions in government.
Sir Harry Wildair Performed
George Farquhar's comedy Sir Harry Wildair was performed around April 1701 as a sequel to The Constant Couple, developing the adventures of its popular title character.
The Funeral Published
Richard Steele published his comedy The Funeral, also known as Grief a la Mode, exposing social hypocrisy and the commercial practices surrounding fashionable mourning.
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