Publisher's Synopsis
Historical and Political Tracts, Irish is a collection of writings by the renowned Irish author and satirist, Jonathan Swift. Originally published in 1905, this book features a series of essays, pamphlets, and letters that were written by Swift during his lifetime, many of which were previously unpublished. The tracts cover a range of topics, including Irish politics, religion, and social issues. Swift was a staunch advocate for the Irish people and used his writing to expose the injustices and inequalities they faced under British rule. One of the most famous tracts included in this collection is A Modest Proposal, in which Swift suggests that the impoverished Irish could alleviate their suffering by selling their children as food for the wealthy. Although Swift's proposal was meant to be satirical, it was a scathing commentary on the callousness of British policies towards the Irish.Other notable tracts in this collection include The Drapier's Letters, which were written in response to the introduction of a new copper coinage in Ireland, and A Letter to the Earl of Oxford, in which Swift criticizes the government's handling of the war with France. Overall, Historical and Political Tracts, Irish provides a fascinating glimpse into the mind of one of Ireland's greatest literary figures and a powerful voice for social justice.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.
