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The Opinions of William Cobbett (Hardcover)
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The Opinions of William Cobbett (Hardcover)
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Politician, journalist, reformer, convict, social commentator and
all-round thorn in the side of the establishment, William Cobbett
cut a swathe through late-eighteenth and early-nineteenth century
British society with his copious and acerbic writings on any and
every issue that caught his attention. Both a radical and a
conservative, and with strong opinions on any given subject,
Cobbett had a talent for controversial and pugnacious writing that
echoes down the centuries and still rings fresh today.
Commemorating the 250th anniversary of Cobbett's birth in 1763,
this book provides a selection of his writings - both published and
unpublished - that highlight his talents, obsessions, and concerns.
From corruption and Parliamentary reform, poverty and commerce, to
patriotism and religion, the selections display Cobbett at his best
- sometimes outraged and excoriating, sometimes sympathetic and
reasoned - but always honest and witty. Divided into 14 chapters
each dealing with a particular theme, the selections are
contextualised so as to provide the necessary historical background
for any readers who may be unfamiliar with the period. In so doing,
the book not only brings to life the dynamic and rumbustious world
of Georgian England within which Cobbett moved, but also reveals
many uncanny parallels with modern concerns. Whether espousing
political reform, promoting rural affairs or decrying a spiralling
national debt, many of Cobbett's opinions seem as relevant today as
when they were first written. Certainly modern readers will find
much here to educate, amuse and admire.
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