John Wilkes: A Prophet Who Never Intended To Be One; 1979
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- Identifier
- MS1133-0187
- Title
- John Wilkes: A Prophet Who Never Intended To Be One; 1979
- Description
- The paper "John Wilkes: A Prophet Who Never Intended To Be One" by Dr. Philip Thayer, presented to the SPHEX Club in 1979, examines the life and impact of John Wilkes, a controversial 18th-century British political figure. Thayer explores Wilkes' role in challenging the British establishment, highlighting his use of sensationalism and popular support to advocate for liberty and free speech. Despite his flaws, Wilkes' legacy is seen as a testament to personal courage and the struggle for civil rights.
- Date
- 12 April 1979
- Creator
- Thayer, Philip
- topic
- talk
- lecture
- SPHEX Club
- Dr. Philip Thayer
- Thayer
- 1979
- John Wilkes
- British politics
- political figure
- civil rights
- parliamentary debates
- North Briton
- personal courage
- social reform
- Type
- Text
- Genre
- lectures
- Digital Format
- application/pdf
- Language
- English
- Repository
- George M. Jones Library Association
- Rights
- https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/
- Rights Holder
- Philip Thayer
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