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| Author | Defoe, Daniel, 1661?-1731 |
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| Title |
A Seasonable Warning and Caution against the Insinuations of Papists and Jacobites in favour of the Pretender Being a Letter from an Englishman at the Court of Hanover |
| Note | Reading ease score: 51.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Steven Gibbs, Linda Cantoni, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net. In memory of Steven Gibbs (1938-2009). |
| Summary | "A Seasonable Warning and Caution against the Insinuations of Papists and Jacobites in Favour of the Pretender" by Daniel Defoe is a political pamphlet written in the early 18th century, specifically around the time of the Jacobite risings. This work serves as a fervent appeal to the English people to remain steadfast in their Protestant beliefs and resist the allure of Catholicism and the restoration of the Stuart monarchy. The pamphlet critiques the growing indifference towards these issues among the populace and warns against the dangers of re-accepting the pretender, James Francis Edward Stuart, who is seen as a threat to both liberty and religion. In the text, Defoe outlines the historical context surrounding the English Revolution, detailing the sacrifices made to establish Protestant rule and the constitutional rights of British citizens. He employs a passionate tone to implore his fellow countrymen to reflect on their values and consider the disastrous consequences that could ensue if they allowed the pretender's return. Defoe discusses the manipulation tactics used by the Jacobite supporters and Papists to sway public opinion and encourages unity among Protestants to uphold their hard-fought liberties and reject the popish tyranny that threatens to undermine their way of life. The pamphlet ultimately serves as both a rallying cry and a cautionary tale about the fragility of freedom in the face of historical amnesia. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe |
| Subject | James, Prince of Wales, 1688-1766 -- Early works to 1800 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 36656 |
| Release Date | Jul 8, 2011 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 66 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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