The History of Junius and his Works; and a Review of the Controversy Respecting the Identity of Juni

By John Jaques

Book Overview

""The History of Junius and His Works: And a Review of the Controversy Respecting the Identity of Junius"" is a book written by John Jaques and published in 1843. The book is a comprehensive study of the life and works of Junius, a pseudonymous writer who gained fame for his scathing political commentary in the 18th century. Jaques explores the various theories surrounding the identity of Junius, including the possibility that he was a member of the British aristocracy or a high-ranking government official. The book also provides a detailed analysis of Junius' writing style and political views, as well as his impact on the political climate of his time. Overall, ""The History of Junius and His Works"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of political writing and the controversies that can arise around anonymous authors.With An Appendix Containing Portraits And Sketches By Junius.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: 1104392836
• ISBN13: 9781104392833
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 412 Pages
• Weight: 1.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"