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A Life Of John Wilkes

A Life Of John Wilkes

Sherrard, O. A.

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Historical FiguresLiterary FiguresGeneral Political Science

ISBN10: 1432569570
ISBN13: 9781432569570
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Mar 1 2007
Pages: 328
Weight: 1.06
Height: 0.73 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A Life of John Wilkes by O.A. Sherrard is a biography of the infamous English politician and journalist, John Wilkes. Wilkes was a controversial figure in 18th century England, known for his radical views and outspoken criticism of the government. The book explores Wilkes' life from his early years as a student at Oxford to his rise to prominence as a member of Parliament and his eventual exile in France. Sherrard delves into Wilkes' personal life, including his many romantic affairs and his close friendships with influential figures such as Benjamin Franklin. The book also examines Wilkes' impact on English politics and society, including his role in the fight for press freedom and his support of American independence. Overall, A Life of John Wilkes provides a comprehensive and engaging portrait of one of the most fascinating figures 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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