Is Junius really Lord Chatham? A careful examination weighs the evidence and asks who wrote the famous Letters.
This nonfiction work argues, with careful reasoning, that the Miscellaneous Letters are spurious and presents a detailed look at Lord Chatham’s life, voice, and political context. It blends historical analysis with author’s own inferences, aiming to illuminate a pivotal era in English history without sensational claims.
Readers will explore the connections between Chatham, Junius, and the political intrigues of George III’s early reign. The book contrasts public fame with private motives, offering a measured debate about literary authorship and political influence.
Ideal for readers interested in political history, literary attribution, and the late 18th‑century British Parliament.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book examines the question of whether the great British statesman, Lord Chatham, was the true author behind the infamous Letters of Junius: a collection of politically charged and highly critical letters that shook the British establishment in the 18th century. The author carefully compares the language, style, motivation, and access to information of Junius with Chatham. The author marshals a body of circumstantial evidence to provide a persuasive case that Chatham was indeed Junius. This identification would fundamentally change our understanding of this enigmatic figure and their role in the politics of the time, and would demonstrate the existence of a towering intellect behind the mask of Junius, whose true identity has puzzled scholars for centuries. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781332419050_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
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Vendeur : Revaluation Books, Exeter, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : Brand New. 104 pages. 8.94x5.98x0.35 inches. This item is printed on demand. N° de réf. du vendeur zk1332419054
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