Junius With His Visor Up! Or The Real Author Of The Letters Published Under That Signature, Now For The First Time Unveiled And Revealed To The World (1819) - Couverture souple

Oronoko, Oedipus

 
9781165523221: Junius With His Visor Up! Or The Real Author Of The Letters Published Under That Signature, Now For The First Time Unveiled And Revealed To The World (1819)

Synopsis

""Junius With His Visor Up! Or The Real Author Of The Letters Published Under That Signature, Now For The First Time Unveiled And Revealed To The World"" is a book written by Oronoko and Oedipus in 1819. The book is a historical investigation into the true identity of the author behind the famous ""Junius Letters"" that were published in the 18th century. The letters were a series of political essays that were highly critical of the British government and its leaders. The author wrote under the pseudonym ""Junius"" and remained anonymous throughout his lifetime. The book delves into the historical context of the time and analyzes the political climate that led to the writing of the letters. The authors provide evidence and arguments to support their claim that the real author behind the ""Junius Letters"" was Sir Philip Francis, a politician and member of the British Parliament. They argue that Francis had the motive, means, and opportunity to write the letters and that his writing style and political views align with those expressed in the letters. The book also explores the impact that the ""Junius Letters"" had on British politics and society. It discusses the controversy and speculation surrounding the identity of the author and the lasting influence that the letters had on political discourse and freedom of the press. Overall, ""Junius With His Visor Up! Or The Real Author Of The Letters Published Under That Signature, Now For The First Time Unveiled And Revealed To The World"" is a fascinating historical investigation into one of the most famous political mysteries of the 18th century. It provides a compelling argument for the true identity of the author behind the ""Junius Letters"" and sheds light on the political and social context of the time.In Two Letters To My Cousin In The Country.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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