The Contest; Or, a Collection of the Most Material Papers, in Prose and Verse: Published During the Controverted Election for the County of Norfolk in 1768 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

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9780332002941: The Contest; Or, a Collection of the Most Material Papers, in Prose and Verse: Published During the Controverted Election for the County of Norfolk in 1768 (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0332002942 ISBN 13: 9780332002941

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2017

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The Contest; Or, a Collection of the most material Papers, in Prose and Verse, published during the controverted Election for the County of Norfolk in 1768 collects a vivid snapshot of political debate from eighteenth‑century Norfolk.

This volume presents a mix of letters, remarks, accounts of election day, and satirical verses that illuminate the era’s public discourse and civic life.

From campaign notices and candidate speeches to commentary on reform and liberty, the contents offer a window into how voters, printers, and local notables engaged with a closely watched parliamentary contest. The pieces blend political argument with anecdote and verse, capturing the tone and rhetoric of the period without drifting into modern interpretations.

Reasons given for not voting for specific candidates, and counterpoints in defense of liberty.
Accounts of election day events, the poll, and public meetings in Norwich and surrounding areas.
Anecdotes, poems, and satirical pieces that reflect public sentiment and local character.
Profiles of candidates and their supporters, along with contemporary commentary on constitutional questions.

Ideal for readers of history, local Norfolk studies, and eighteenth‑century political culture seeking a direct taste of the period’s public voice.

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