Chap. IX-Characters of Historians, who were
themselves concerned in the transactions which
they record,
Chap. X-Reflections on History-Ancient His-
torians,
Chap. XI-English History-Mr. Hume,
Chap. XII-Important Eras of English History
Alfred-King John-Henry VII.,
Chap. XIII-Queen Elizabeth,
Chap. XIV-Moral Advantages to be drawn
from the Study of History, independent of the
examples it exhibits-It proves the Corrup-
tion of Human Nature-It demonstrates the
superintending power of Providence-Illus-
trated by instances,
Chap. XV-On the Distinguishnig Characters of
Christianity,
Chap. XVI On the Scripture Evidences of
Christianity. The Christian Religion peculiar-
ly adapted to the Exigencies of Man; and
especially calculated to supply the Defects of
Heathen Philosophy,
Chap. XVII-The Use of History in teaching the
Choice of Favourites-Flattery-Our Taste
Improved in the Arts of Adulation-The
Dangers of Flattery exemplified,
Chap. XVIII-Religion Necessary to the Well-
Being of States,
Chap. XIX-Integrity the True Political Wis-