Junius Unmasked Or Thomas Paine The Author Of The Letters Of Junius And The Declaration Of Independence

By Joel Moody

Book Overview

Junius Unmasked is a historical book written by Joel Moody that explores the mystery surrounding the identity of Junius, the pseudonymous author of a series of letters that were published in the 18th century. The book argues that Junius was none other than Thomas Paine, the author of the famous pamphlet Common Sense and the Declaration of Independence.Moody presents a detailed analysis of the letters of Junius and compares them to Paine's other writings, highlighting similarities in style, content, and political philosophy. He also delves into the political and social context of the time, examining the events that may have motivated Paine to write under a pseudonym.The book also provides a fascinating glimpse into the political climate of 18th-century Britain and America, as well as the role of anonymous writing in shaping public opinion. Junius Unmasked is a thought-provoking read for anyone interested in history, politics, and the art of writing.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: 1430481749
• ISBN13: 9781430481744
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 1.09 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"