John Philips' The Splendid Shilling is a satirical poem that imitates John Milton's epic style. The poem takes aim at the corrupt political and social institutions of 18th-century England, using humor and wit to skewer the excesses of the upper classes. Blenheim, a Poem, is a patriotic work that celebrates the Duke of Marlborough's victory at the Battle of Blenheim. This collection is an excellent introduction to Philips' wit and poetic talents. 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.