Reviled as a traitor, a rake, a libertine and a prankster, John Wilkes must be one of the most colourful characters ever to have sat in the House of Commons. A fierce defender of individual liberties and the freedom of the press, Wilkes's persistent attacks on King George III (who called him "that devil Wilkes") and the abuse of parliamentary privileges did much to invigorate popular radicalism in his day. He supported the American colonists, was refused entry to Parliament on three occasions, and when his newspaper the ...
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Reviled as a traitor, a rake, a libertine and a prankster, John Wilkes must be one of the most colourful characters ever to have sat in the House of Commons. A fierce defender of individual liberties and the freedom of the press, Wilkes's persistent attacks on King George III (who called him "that devil Wilkes") and the abuse of parliamentary privileges did much to invigorate popular radicalism in his day. He supported the American colonists, was refused entry to Parliament on three occasions, and when his newspaper the "North Briton" attacked the King's ministers, a General Warrant was issued for his arrest and Wilkes was forced to flee to Paris. His personal life was even more extraordinary. Notoriously ugly, he was confident of his ability to charm any woman. A member of the infamous Hellfire Club and a wit who crossed swords with Dr Johnson, his "Essay on Women", a satire on Pope, was proclaimed libellous. Although in later life he became more conservative - he opposed the French Revolution - Wilkes always championed the concepts of freedom and democracy. Raymond Postgate's biography brings his complex and sometimes contradictory character vividly to life.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Re-bound by library. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 550grams, ISBN:
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. Dust jacket in fair condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 550grams, ISBN:
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Very Good. 1930. Hardcover. Ex Libris with usual markings. Clean copy with some minor nicks and bumps to cover, slight sunning of spine and foxing to FFEP, remains good.....We ship daily from our Bookshop.
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Poor dust jacket with tanning, foxing, staining and tears, price clipped. Scuffs and wear to edge of cover. Tanning and foxing to textblock and edge of pages. Contents good.
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Very good in very good dust jacket. Minor wear on the covers, corners, and the edges. Like shelf wear. Very Clean Copy-Over 500, 000 Internet Orders Filled.
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Very Good in Good jacket. 8vo. v, 249pp, index, references, frontis portrait. Or red cloth in jacket. Jacket stained and edgeworn. Radical 18th century agitator and demagogue, member of the Hellfire Club and friend of the colonies, John Wilkes was called 'that devil Wilkes' by George III.
