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The Craftsman: Being a Critique on the Times: Primary Source Edition

The Craftsman: Being a Critique on the Times: Primary Source Edition

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Fiction AnthologiesGeneral Political ScienceGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1025748549
ISBN13: 9781025748542
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 342
Weight: 1.44
Height: 0.81 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Craftsman: Being a Critique on the Times, Volume 1 presents a foundational collection of political essays and satirical critiques that significantly shaped the landscape of eighteenth-century British journalism. Spearheaded by influential figures such as Lord Bolingbroke and William Pulteney writing under the pseudonym Caleb D'Anvers, this periodical served as the primary opposition voice against the administration of Sir Robert Walpole.

This volume captures the intellectual rigor and acerbic wit of the era's most prominent political thinkers. Through a series of sophisticated essays, letters, and commentaries, The Craftsman scrutinizes the social, political, and economic climate of Great Britain during the 1720s. The work offers a detailed look into the debates surrounding constitutional liberty, ministerial corruption, and the essential role of the press in a functioning society.

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