Publisher's Synopsis
""Alfred or A Narrative of the Daring and Illegal Measures to Suppress a Pamphlet Intitled Strictures on the Declaration of Horne Tooke"" is a historical book written by Philip Withers in 1789. The book is a detailed account of the political turmoil that took place in England during the late 18th century. The narrative follows the story of Alfred, a fictional character who is caught up in the controversy surrounding the publication of a pamphlet titled ""Strictures on the Declaration of Horne Tooke.""The pamphlet, which was written by John Thelwall, a political activist, criticized the government's treatment of Horne Tooke, another political figure who had been arrested for sedition. The publication of the pamphlet sparked outrage among the government officials, who saw it as a threat to their authority. Withers' book describes the illegal measures taken by the government to suppress the pamphlet and silence its author.The narrative is set against the backdrop of the French Revolution, which had a profound impact on English politics. Withers' book provides a fascinating insight into the political climate of the time and the struggle for freedom of speech and expression. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of England during this period and the fight for civil liberties.Respecting Her Royal Highness The Princess Of Wales, Commonly Called Mrs. Fitzherbert, With Interesting Remarks On Regency.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
