Gentleman Radical: Life of John Horne Tooke, 1736-1812

by David Bewley and Christina Bewley

The late-18th century was remarkable for radical and revolutionary fervour, fierce controversy, strident polemic, violent uprising, revolution and revolutionary war, and John Horne Tooke's life mirrored this ferment and turbulence. He was the only man in England to be imprisoned for supporting the American Revolution; his enthusiasm for the French Revolution landed him in court; he was a principal agitator for parliamentary reform; and his support...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1350182427
• ISBN13: 9781350182424
• Release Date: February 2021
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.98 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.2"