""A Life of Anthony Ashley Cooper V1: First Earl of Shaftesbury, 1621-1683"" is a biography written by William Dougal Christie and published in 1871. The book chronicles the life of Anthony Ashley Cooper, who was a prominent English politician and philosopher during the 17th century. Cooper, also known as Lord Ashley and later the Earl of Shaftesbury, played a significant role in the English Civil War and was a leading figure in the formation of the Whig party. The book explores Cooper's early life, his political career, and his contributions to philosophy, including his ideas on liberty and individual rights. Christie draws from a variety of sources, including Cooper's own writings and letters, to provide a detailed and comprehensive account of his subject's life. The first volume covers Cooper's life from his birth in 1621 to the end of the English Civil War in 1651. Overall, ""A Life of Anthony Ashley Cooper V1"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of English politics and philosophy during the 17th century.In Two Volumes.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.