Alfred Or A Narrative Of The Daring And Illegal Measures To Suppress A Pamphlet Intitled Strictures On The Declaration Of Horne Tooke (1789)

By Philip Withers

Book Overview

""Alfred"" is a historical book written by Philip Withers in 1789. The book is a narrative of the daring and illegal measures taken to suppress a pamphlet titled ""Strictures on the Declaration of Horne Tooke"". The pamphlet was written by John Horne Tooke, a British politician and radical reformer who was critical of the government's policies at the time.The book tells the story of Alfred, a fictional character who is tasked with suppressing the pamphlet and silencing its author. Alfred is a loyal supporter of the government and is willing to do whatever it takes to protect its interests. He employs a range of illegal and unethical tactics to achieve his goal, including bribery, blackmail, and intimidation.As the story unfolds, Alfred becomes increasingly ruthless in his pursuit of Horne Tooke and the pamphlet. He is willing to sacrifice his own morals and principles in order to achieve his objective. However, his actions have unintended consequences, and he soon finds himself embroiled in a web of deceit and intrigue.""Alfred"" is a gripping tale of political intrigue and corruption set against the backdrop of late 18th-century Britain. It offers a fascinating insight into the political and social landscape of the time and highlights the lengths to which people were willing to go to protect their interests.Respecting Her Royal Highness The Princess Of Wales, Commonly Called Mrs. Fitzherbert, With Interesting Remarks On Regency.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104011972
• ISBN13: 9781104011970
• Release Date: January 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 52 Pages
• Weight: 0.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"