This collection of plays by George Farquhar is a must-read for fans of 18th century theater. With meticulously researched annotations and a biographical introduction to the playwright's life, this edition provides a comprehensive look at the work of one of the most celebrated writers of his time. The three plays featured here - The Twin-Rivals, The Recruiting Officer, The Beaux-Stratagem - are still performed on stages around the world today, testament to their enduring popularity. 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.

"The Cambridge Modern History" is a comprehensive modern history of the world, beginning with the 15th century age of Discovery, published by the Cambridge University Press in the United Kingdom and also in the United States.