Two Letters to the Right Honourable the Lord Viscount Townshend: Shewing the Seditious Tendency of Several Late Pamphlets; More Particularly Of, a ... L. L. D., Rector of Betteshanger in Kent - Hardcover

Robert Watts

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0483286613 ISBN 13: 9780483286610

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Uncover seditious pamphleteering and royal politics in early 1700s England.

This nonfiction volume collects letters and critical commentary that examine the spread of controversial writings and the tensions between dissenters and the crown. It presents a historical snapshot of how pamphlets were read, answered, and debated in public life.

The book analyzes the author’s reactions to late essays, reviews, and polemics about church, government, and the succession. It highlights how printed works were used to shape opinion, justify actions, and challenge authority during a volatile political period.

• Explore how consternation over printed works influenced public discourse.
• See how critics frame threats to monarchy, church, and social order.
• Learn about key figures and titles involved in the era’s pamphleteering.
• Understand the interplay between religion, politics, and print culture.

Ideal for readers curious about early 18th‑century politics, print culture, and how pamphlets shaped public opinion.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0483286613
• ISBN 13: 9780483286610
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 46