The Medal: A Satire Against Sedition (1709)

by Henry Hills, Nahum Tate, John Dryden

Book Overview

The Medal: A Satire Against Sedition is a political satire written by John Dryden in 1709. The book is a direct response to the political turmoil of the time, specifically the Whig party's attempts to impeach and remove the Tory government. The title refers to a medal that was struck in honor of the Whig party's leader, the Earl of Shaftesbury, who had been acquitted of treason charges. The medal was meant to be a symbol of the Whig party's victory...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1167150600
• ISBN13: 9781167150609
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 20 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"