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_aSwift, Jonathan, _d1667-1745 |
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_aThe Prose Works of Jonathan Swift, D.D. — Volume 06 : _bThe Drapier's Letters |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2004 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2004-06-29 | ||
| 508 | _aEtext produced by Sander van Rijnswou and PG Distributed Proofreaders. Produced from images provided by the Million Book Project. HTML file produced by David Widger | ||
| 520 | _a"The Prose Works of Jonathan Swift, D.D. — Volume 06" by Jonathan Swift is a collection of political writings from the early 18th century. This volume focuses specifically on "The Drapier's Letters," a series of pamphlets where Swift argues against the introduction of a debased form of currency that threatened the economic stability of Ireland during his time. The context of these letters reflects Swift's growing disillusionment with English governance and his commitment to advocating for the Irish people against perceived oppression. The opening of the volume sets the stage by providing background on Swift's situation upon returning to Ireland in 1714 and his subsequent rise as a political commentator. It details the circumstances leading to Wood's patent for coining halfpence, a move that Swift contends is detrimental to the Irish economy. The initial letter addresses various groups in Ireland, urging them to recognize the dangers posed by this currency and encouraging resistance against its acceptance. Swift employs a tone that combines indignation with a call to action, appealing to the common people, as he navigates the complex interplay of politics, economics, and social justice that permeates his writings. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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| 653 | _aWood, William, 1671-1730 | ||
| 653 | _aMoney -- Ireland -- History | ||
| 653 | _aCoinage -- Ireland | ||
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_aScott, Temple, _d1864-1939 |
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