Wilkes, Sheridan, Fox: The Opposition Under George The Third (1874)

By William Fraser Rae

Book Overview

Wilkes, Sheridan, Fox: The Opposition Under George The Third is a historical book written by W. Fraser Rae in 1874. The book provides a detailed account of the political opposition in Britain during the reign of King George III. The opposition was led by three prominent figures, John Wilkes, Richard Brinsley Sheridan, and Charles James Fox. Rae's book explores the political and social climate of the time, including the American Revolution, the French Revolution, and the rise of radicalism in Britain. The author delves into the personal lives and political careers of these three opposition leaders, highlighting their contributions to the movement and their impact on British politics. The book also examines the political strategies and tactics used by the opposition to challenge the ruling party and the monarchy. Rae provides a critical analysis of the opposition's successes and failures, and their impact on British society. Overall, Wilkes, Sheridan, Fox: The Opposition Under George The Third is an insightful and comprehensive account of the opposition movement during a pivotal period in British history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in British politics, history, and the struggle for democracy.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164076213
• ISBN13: 9781164076216
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 472 Pages
• Weight: 1.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"