ABSTRACT
Modifications in monarchical practice introduced by the Revolution.—The King’s need of public support.—Rôle of literature in the Government: Halifax, Somers, Dorset, Montague, etc.—Whigs and Tories enlist writers on their side.—Favour and lucrative posts showered on authors.—Shadwell, Tate, Eusden, Rowe, Smith, Hughes, Ambrose Philips, Parnell, Arbuthnot, Garth, Blackmore, Granville, Stepney, Maynwaring, Walsh, Martyn, Tickell, Locke, Newton, Steele, Swift, Defoe, Congreve, Vanbrugh, Gay, Addison, Prior, Montague
