An Essay On Junius And His Letters: Embracing A Sketch Of The Life And Character Of William Pitt, Earl Of Chatham (1831)

By Benjamin Waterhouse

Book Overview

""An Essay On Junius And His Letters"" is a historical book written by Benjamin Waterhouse in 1831. The book provides a detailed analysis of the Junius letters, a series of anonymous letters written by an unknown author in the 18th century that criticized the British government and its officials. The author of the book explores the identity of Junius and offers his own theories about who the author might have been. In addition to discussing Junius and his letters, the book also includes a biography of William Pitt, Earl of Chatham. Pitt was a prominent British statesman who served as Prime Minister during the Seven Years' War and was known for his opposition to the Stamp Act. The author of the book provides a detailed account of Pitt's life and character, including his political beliefs and accomplishments.Overall, ""An Essay On Junius And His Letters"" is a fascinating historical work that offers insights into the political climate of 18th century Britain and the lives of two important figures from that time period.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: 1436771285
• ISBN13: 9781436771283
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 472 Pages
• Weight: 1.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"