The Genuine History Of The Britons Asserted Against Mr. Macpherson (1773)

by John Whitaker

Book Overview

The Genuine History of the Britons Asserted Against Mr. Macpherson is a book written by John Whitaker in 1773. The book is a response to James Macpherson's work, which claimed to be translations of ancient Gaelic poetry. Macpherson's work, known as Ossian, was controversial because many believed that it was a forgery. Whitaker's book argues that Macpherson's work is not only a forgery but also an attack on the true history of the Britons. Whitaker...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165686066
• ISBN13: 9781165686063
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 318 Pages
• Weight: 0.94 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"