John Wilkes: A Friend to Liberty
Often deemed the founder of British radicalism, John Wilkes (1725-1797) had a shattering impact on the politics of his time. His audacity in challenging government authority was matched by his skill and determination in attaining his objectives: the freedom of the press to criticize ministers and report Parliament; enhanced security for individuals and their property from arbitrary arrest and seizure; and the rights of electors. In this fascinating and original biography, Peter Thomas provides an intriguing portrait of the man George III referred to as that Devil, Wilkes'.
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Produktdetails
- ISBN: 978-0-19-820544-9
- EAN: 9780198205449
- Produktnummer: 22686318
- Verlag: OXFORD UNIV PR
- Sprache: Englisch
- Erscheinungsjahr: 1996
- Seitenangabe: 294 S.
- Masse: H22.3 cm x B14.7 cm x D2.3 cm 458 g
- Auflage: New
- Gewicht: 458
Über den Autor
Professor of Modern History at the University of Wales in Aberystwyth, Peter D. G. Thomas is the author of numerous studies in eighteenth-century politics.
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