St. Stephen's: Or Pencilings Of Politicians

By Mask

Book Overview

St. Stephen's: Or Pencilings Of Politicians is a book written by an anonymous author under the pseudonym ""Mask"" and was first published in 1839. The book is a collection of satirical sketches and caricatures of British politicians and political events that took place in the House of Commons, also known as St. Stephen's, during the early 19th century.The author uses humor, wit, and sarcasm to take aim at the politicians of the time, their behavior, and their policies. The sketches are accompanied by witty captions and commentary, which add to the overall satirical tone of the book.The book is divided into several sections, each focusing on a different aspect of politics, such as the debates on slavery, the Corn Laws, and the Reform Bill. The author also includes sketches of prominent politicians of the time, including Sir Robert Peel, Lord Brougham, and Daniel O'Connell.Overall, St. Stephen's: Or Pencilings Of Politicians provides a humorous and insightful look into the world of British politics during the early 19th century, and is a must-read for anyone interested in political satire or British history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164889796
• ISBN13: 9781164889793
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 250 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"