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The Moderate Cabal: A Satyr (1710)

The Moderate Cabal: A Satyr (1710)

Milbourne, Luke

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ISBN10: 1165071053
ISBN13: 9781165071050
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 66
Weight: 0.22
Height: 0.14 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Moderate Cabal: A Satyr is a political satire written by Luke Milbourne in 1710. The book is a critique of the Whig government and its policies, which Milbourne believed were detrimental to the country. The title of the book refers to the moderate faction within the Whig party, which Milbourne saw as a group of opportunists who were more interested in personal gain than in serving the public.The book is written in the form of a poem, with each stanza containing a witty and cutting commentary on a different aspect of the government's policies. Milbourne uses a variety of literary devices, including irony, sarcasm, and hyperbole, to drive home his points. He also employs a range of literary allusions, drawing on classical mythology and history to reinforce his arguments.The Moderate Cabal: A Satyr was widely read and discussed when it was first published, and it remains an important work of political satire today. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the political and social climate of early 18th-century England, and it provides a valuable perspective on the ongoing debate over the role of government in society.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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