John Whitaker — Real Origin of Government
London, John Stockdale, 1795. First edition. Disbound. The first edition of this very scarce pamphlet denouncing the results of the French Revolution, by John Whitaker. The first edition of this very scarce work.An interesting political pamphlet by John Whitaker, expanded from one of his sermons.In this pamphlet, Whitaker argues against the result of the French Revolution, and the republican spirit. The work was denounced by Sheridan and others in the House of Commons.John Whitaker was a historian and clergyman native of Manchester, who is best known for his studies on the Roman Empire and early England.One leaf of adverts to the rear. Disbound, retaining a small amount of backstrip. Internally firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and clean, with a few scattered spots. Good . Ill.: None. Good .
