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Robert HenryRobert Henry (1718 - 1790) was a Scottish historian. Born at St. Ninians, Stirlingshire, Henry entered the Church of Scotland, becoming one of the ministers of Edinburgh. He wrote the History of Great Britain on a New Plan (1771-93), in 6 volumes, covering the period from the Roman invasion until the reign of King Henry VIII. The novelty consisted in dividing the subjects into different heads, civil history, military, social, and so on, and following out each of them separately. The work was mainly a compilation, having no critical qualities. Despite the persistent and ferocious attacks of Dr. Gilbert Stewart, it was highly successful, and brought the author over 3000, and a government pension of 100. Henry, Robert Henry, Robert
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