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The Diaries of John Wilkes, 1770-1797 (London Record Society)
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Hardcover. The diaries of an MP and Lord Mayor in the eighteenth century shed light on contemporary political life. Editor(s): Eagles, Robin. Series: London Record Society. Num Pages: 383 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 3JF; HBJD1; HBLL; JP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 247 x 162 x 31. Weight in Grams: 854.
The diaries of an MP and Lord Mayor in the eighteenth century shed light on contemporary political life. John Wilkes (1725-1797) was one of the most intriguing characters in the eighteenth-century political world - if one with a mixed and colourful reputation. From relatively obscure beginnings, he rose to be a significant force forchange in journalism and politics, first as a Whig MP for Aylesbury, later for Middlesex. Having gained attention as proprietor of the opposition paper, the North Briton, he underwent a remarkable fall from grace, eventually being imprisoned for libel. After his release he was the focus ... Read more
The diaries of an MP and Lord Mayor in the eighteenth century shed light on contemporary political life. John Wilkes (1725-1797) was one of the most intriguing characters in the eighteenth-century political world - if one with a mixed and colourful reputation. From relatively obscure beginnings, he rose to be a significant force forchange in journalism and politics, first as a Whig MP for Aylesbury, later for Middlesex. Having gained attention as proprietor of the opposition paper, the North Briton, he underwent a remarkable fall from grace, eventually being imprisoned for libel. After his release he was the focus ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
London Record Society
Condition
New
Number of Pages
383
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780900952548
SKU
V9780900952548
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Reviews for The Diaries of John Wilkes, 1770-1797 (London Record Society)
Alongside those interested in Wilkes's personal life and later political career, therefore, the diary will also be of interest to historians of eateries and eating habits.
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