Lord Bolingbroke was one of the most influential philosophers of the 18th century, and his works remain essential reading for anyone interested in political theory and ethics. A leading light of the Enlightenment, Bolingbroke wrote extensively on subjects such as free will, human nature, and the nature of power. This five-volume collection brings together the most important of his works, including The Idea of a Patriot King, Reflections Upon Exile, and Letters on the Study and Use of History. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.