The Diary of John Milward
September 1666 to May 1668

Originally published in 1938, this book presents the diary of John Milward (1599–1670), Member of Parliament for Derbyshire from 1665 to 1670.

John Milward (Author), Caroline Robbins (Edited by)

9781107536449, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 3 December 2015

452 pages
14 x 21.5 x 3 cm, 0.59 kg

Originally published in 1938, this book presents the diary of John Milward (1599–1670), Member of Parliament for Derbyshire from 1665 to 1670. Covering the period September 1666 to May 1668, the diary is reproduced as close to its manuscript form as possible, with a few changes made in order to render spelling consistent. A bibliography, appendices and detailed editorial introduction are also incorporated. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in British political history and parliamentary diaries.

The Milwards of Derbyshire
Introduction
Bibliography of Parliamentary records 1666–8, with the abbreviations used in the lists and notes
Parliamentary business, 1666–8, and chronological guide to the Diary
Calendar for the period covered by the Diary
Alphabetical check-list of speakers and other persons mentioned in the Diary
Text of the Diary, September, 1666 to May, 1668
Appendix 1. Speeches by Sir John Holland, 1666–8
Appendix 2. Diary for October and November, 1667
Index.

Subject Areas: British & Irish history [HBJD1]