Opinions of William Cobbett

Table des matières

Foreword by Richard Ingrams, Preface and Acknowledgements, Introduction by the Editors, 1. Cobbett’s Early Life and Progress, 2. Corruption, 3. Patriotism and Nationalism, 4. Parliamentary Reform, 5. Villains and Pet Hates, 6. Sound Money and Cottage Economy, 7. Religion, Medievalism and the Gothic, 8. Love and Marriage, 9. Poverty and the Poor Laws, 10. America, 11. Scotland and Ireland, 12. Agriculture, Commerce and Industry, 13. Literature, Sensibility and the Romantics, Chronology of Cobbett’s Life, Bibliography

A propos de l'auteur

James Grande, John Stevenson

Résumé

Politician, journalist, reformer, convict, social commentator and all-round thorn in the side of the establishment, 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.

Détails du produit

• Auteurs: James Grande, James Stevenson Grande, John Stevenson
• Edition: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Langues: Anglais
• Format d'édition: Livre Relié
• Sortie: 31.12.2018
• EAN: 9781138418332
• ISBN: 978-1-138-41833-2
• Pages: 224
• Catégories: Sciences humaines, art, musique > Histoire > Général, dictionnaires; History, HISTORY / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Archaeology, c 1500 onwards to present day, Archaeology, History and Archaeology, Modern Period, C 1500 Onwards