The Letters Of Junius V2: With Notes And Illustrations, Historical, Political, Biographical And Critical

By: Robert Heron

Book Overview

The Letters of Junius Volume 2 is a book that contains a collection of letters written by Junius, a pseudonym used by an anonymous writer who wrote a series of political letters in the 18th century. The letters were originally published in the Public Advertiser newspaper between 1769 and 1772, and they were known for their sharp criticism of the British government and its officials.This book, edited by Robert Heron, includes the second volume of the letters, along with notes and illustrations that provide historical, political, biographical, and critical context to the letters. The notes explain the references made in the letters and provide additional information about the people and events mentioned.The illustrations include portraits of the people mentioned in the letters, as well as political cartoons and other images that were relevant to the political climate of the time. The book also includes a biographical sketch of Junius, which attempts to identify the anonymous writer.Overall, The Letters of Junius Volume 2 is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the political history of 18th century Britain, and it provides insight into the political and social issues of the time.In Two Volumes.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: 1428641335
• ISBN13: 9781428641334
• Release Date: July 2006
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 480 Pages
• Weight: 1.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"