Publisher's Synopsis
""Public Opinion and Politics in Eighteenth Century England to the Fall of Walpole"" is a comprehensive historical analysis of the role of public opinion in shaping political discourse and decision-making in England during the 18th century. Written by William Thomas LaPrade, the book covers a range of topics including the emergence of the public sphere, the rise of political parties, and the influence of the press on public opinion. LaPrade explores how public opinion was formed and how it impacted the political landscape of the time, focusing on key events such as the South Sea Bubble and the Jacobite Rebellion. He also examines the role of important figures like Robert Walpole and William Pitt the Elder in shaping public opinion and political discourse.Through extensive research and analysis of primary sources, LaPrade provides a nuanced and detailed account of the complex relationship between public opinion and politics in 18th century England. This book is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of political thought and the development of democracy in Western societies.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.