The Beckford Family. Reminiscences of Fonthill Abbey and Lansdown Tower
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In this detailed biography, William Henry Gregory traces the life and career of John Wilkes, the firebrand journalist and politician who became a symbol of resistance to authoritarianism in 18th-century Britain. Drawing on a wealth of primary sources, Gregory paints a vivid portrait of a complex and controversial figure.