
A scholarly edition of the letters of Junius. The edition presents an authoritative text, together with an introduction, commentary notes, and scholarly apparatus.
This volume investigates the political influence and authorship of the pseudonymous letters of Junius, which targeted the British government during the late 18th century. The text provides a rigorous scholarly examination of the letters, contextualizing them within the turbulent political climate of the 1760s and 1770s. By analyzing the rhetorical strategies and the specific grievances addressed against the ministry of the Duke of Grafton, the work serves as a primary resource for understanding the intersection of journalism and political dissent in the Georgian era.
What You Will Find
Scholars and historians regard this edition as a foundational text for studying 18th-century political satire and the development of the free press. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose and the meticulous nature of the editorial commentary.
Page Count:
678
Publication Date:
1978-05-18
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0198124554
ISBN-13:
9780198124559
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