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The Life of the Author of the Letters of Junius, the Rev. James Wilmot, D.D: Late Fellow of Trinity College, Oxford, Rector of Barton-on-the-Heath, ... Justices of the Peace for That County - Softcover

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Synopsis

This book provides an enthralling account of the life and opinions of Dr. James Wilmot, a late fellow of Trinity College, Oxford. Ordained as a clergyman, Wilmot led a life full of adventure and intrigue. He was a close associate of prominent political figures and a confidant to many of the most celebrated people of his era. Drawing from Wilmot’s massive collection of papers and letters, the author constructs a compelling and thoroughly researched biographical narrative. The book explores Wilmot’s interests in literature and his reflections on the politics of his day, including his true thoughts on the Letters of Junius. This book offers a fresh perspective on a historical figure who was a man of great talent, ambition, and integrity.

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