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Government and ideology during the age of Whig supremacy: The political argument of Sir Robert...

Authors :
Targett, Simon
Source :
Historical Journal; Jun94, Vol. 37 Issue 2, p289, 31p
Publication Year :
1994

Abstract

Investigates the circle of writers working for pro-government newspapers during the age of Whig supremacy under Sir Robert Walpole from the 1720s to the 1740s. Misinterpretations of Walpolean political thought; Three philosophical questions addressed in defense; Objectives of pro-government response to Walpole's corruption of political system and betrayal of Whig values.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0018246X
Volume :
37
Issue :
2
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Historical Journal
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
9408251992
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1017/S0018246X00016484