Political Essays: With Sketches Of Public Characters (1819)

By William Hazlitt

Book Overview

Political Essays: With Sketches Of Public Characters is a collection of essays written by William Hazlitt in 1819. The book covers a wide range of political and social issues of the time, including the French Revolution, the British monarchy, and the role of the press in society. Hazlitt provides his own unique perspective on these topics, often challenging the prevailing views of his contemporaries.The book also includes sketches of notable public figures of the time, including William Pitt, George III, and Napoleon Bonaparte. These sketches provide insight into the lives and personalities of these figures, as well as their impact on history.Overall, Political Essays: With Sketches Of Public Characters is a thought-provoking and engaging read that offers a glimpse into the political and social climate of early 19th century Britain. Hazlitt's writing is insightful and often humorous, making this book a must-read for anyone interested in politics, history, or literature.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: 1164946684
• ISBN13: 9781164946687
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 474 Pages
• Weight: 1.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"