as we know, made JA sick and wicked.

I think Goldsmith drove her over the edge with his entry about Henry VII.....

Here’s part of what he had to say about this reign:

…You are now to behold one of the greatest revolutions that ever was brought about in any kingdom, effected by the prudence, clemency and perseverance of one great prince: a nation of tumult reduced to civil subordination; and indolent and factious aristocracy hu8mbled; wise laws enacted; commerce restored; and the peaceful arts rendered amiable to a people, for whom before only war had charms. Ina word you are now to turn to a period, where the whole government seems to put on a new form; and to view the actions of a king, if not the greatest, at least the most useful that ever sat upon the British or any other throne…...

Letter XXVII