Gentleman Radical - Life of John Horne Tooke, 1736-1812 (Paperback)

Drawing on both British and American archival sources, contemporary newspapers and periodicals, this biography provides an account of the life of John Horne Tooke. Tooke was a central figure in the ministerial, extra-parliamentary and journalistic politics of his day. The late 18th century was renowned for radical and revolutionary fervour, fierce controversy, strident polemic and revolution; John Horne Tooke's life mirrored this ferment and turbulence. As the only man in England imprisoned for supporting the American Revolution, Tooke was known for his revolutionary enthusiasm and as a principal agitator for parliamentary reform. He was a close associate of the greatest radicals of the time, including Sir Francis Burdett, William Godwin and Thomas Paine. Tooke was an unrivalled polemicist and brilliant conversationalist.

General

Imprint:	Bloomsbury Academic
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	February 2021
Authors:	Christina Bewley • David Bewley
Dimensions:	234 x 156mm (L x W)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	288
ISBN-13:	978-1-350-18242-4
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Biography & autobiography > Historical, political & military Books > Humanities > History > World history > 1750 to 1900 Books > Humanities > History > British & Irish history > General Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political ideologies > Liberalism & centre democratic ideologies Books > History > British & Irish history > General Books > History > World history > 1750 to 1900 Books > Biography > Historical, political & military Promotions
LSN:	1-350-18242-7
Barcode:	9781350182424

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