Flagellum Parliamentarium: Being Sarcastic Notices Of Nearly Two Hundred Members Of The First Parliament After The Restoration 1661-1678

By Nicholas Harris Nicolas and Andrew Marvell

Book Overview

Flagellum Parliamentarium is a satirical book written by Andrew Marvell, which provides sarcastic notices of almost two hundred members of the first parliament after the restoration of the British monarchy from 1661 to 1678. The book is a scathing critique of the political class of the time, and Marvell uses his wit and humor to expose the hypocrisy, corruption, and incompetence of the parliamentarians. The book is divided into six sections, each focusing on a different aspect of parliamentary life, such as the speakers, the courtiers, and the country gentlemen. Marvell's writing is sharp and incisive, and he spares no one in his criticism, including King Charles II himself. Flagellum Parliamentarium is a fascinating glimpse into the politics and society of 17th century England, and is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of British politics or satire.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: 1163226335
• ISBN13: 9781163226339
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 44 Pages
• Weight: 0.16 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"