John Wilkes, A Political Reformer Of The Eighteenth Century
- Showing Forth The Perils And Vicissitudes Attending His Career
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- Sideantal:
- 146
- Udgivet:
- 10. september 2010
- Størrelse:
- 152x229x8 mm.
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- 204 g.
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- 10. december 2024
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""John Wilkes, A Political Reformer Of The Eighteenth Century: Showing Forth The Perils And Vicissitudes Attending His Career"" by William Gregory is a comprehensive biography of John Wilkes, a prominent political figure in 18th century England. The book traces Wilkes' life from his early years as a student at Oxford, to his rise as a journalist and politician, and his eventual imprisonment and exile due to his controversial views and actions. The author delves into the political and social climate of the time, exploring Wilkes' role in the struggle for civil liberties and freedom of the press. The book also examines Wilkes' personal life, including his scandalous affairs and his relationships with other notable figures of the time, such as Benjamin Franklin and Lord Bute. Overall, ""John Wilkes, A Political Reformer Of The Eighteenth Century"" provides a detailed and engaging portrait of a complex and fascinating historical figure, shedding light on the challenges and triumphs of political reform in 18th century England.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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