A general dictionary, historical and critical : in which a new and accurate translation of that of the celebrated Mr. Bayle is included. The whole containing the history of the most illustrious persons of all ages and nations, particularly those of Great Britain and Ireland, distinguished by their rank, actions, learning and other accomplishments. With reflections on those passages of Mr. Bayle, which seem to favour scepticism and the manichee system. By the Reverend Mr. John Peter Bernard; the Reverend Mr. Thomas Birch; Mr. John Lockman; and other hands. With the life of Mr. Bayle, by Mr. Des Maizeaux, F.R.S.