SIR ROBERT WALPOLE'S POETS. The Use of Literature as Pro-Government Propaganda, 1721-1742.

URSTAD, Tone Sundt

Published by Newark, DE: University of Delaware Press., 1999

About this Item

First edition, first printing. Publisher's original black cloth with gilt titles to the spine, in dustwrapper. With one black and white illustration. A near fine copy, the binding square and firm, with some light dust marks to the spine joints. The contents, with just the occasional foxing spot to the fore-edge of the text block, are otherwise clean throughout, and without inscriptions or stamps. Complete with the lightly rubbed dustwrapper, which is a little toned to the edges, and without loss, or tears. 'This book is the first comprehensive study of the literature published in support of Walpole's administration, and explores important pro-government themes, and also explains how the propaganda network was organized and what precisely the Old Corps Whig leadership hoped to achieve' (publisher's blurb). Further details and images for any of the items listed are available on request. Lucius Books welcomes direct contact with our customers.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: SIR ROBERT WALPOLE'S POETS. The Use of Literature as Pro-Government Propaganda, 1721-1742.
• Publisher: Newark, DE: University of Delaware Press.
• Publication Date: 1999
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included