""A Life of Anthony Ashley Cooper V1: First Earl of Shaftesbury, 1621-1683"" is a biographical book 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 was known for his involvement in the English Civil War and his contributions to the development of liberalism and individual rights. The book covers Cooper's early life, his political career, and his personal life, including his relationships with family and friends. It also delves into his philosophical beliefs and his influence on political thought during his time. The book is written in a scholarly style and includes extensive research and analysis of primary sources. Overall, ""A Life of Anthony Ashley Cooper V1"" provides a comprehensive and insightful look into the life of an important figure in English history.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.