Publisher's Synopsis
""Three Letters to the Whigs"" is a political pamphlet written by Horace Walpole in 1748. The book is a response to the ""Letter to the Tories"" written by Henry St. John, Viscount Bolingbroke, which criticized the Whig party and praised the Tories. Walpole, a prominent Whig politician and writer, wrote three letters in defense of the Whigs and their policies. In the first letter, Walpole argues that the Whigs have been unfairly criticized by Bolingbroke and that the party has done a lot of good for the country. He also criticizes Bolingbroke's support for the Tories and their policies. In the second letter, Walpole defends the Whigs' foreign policy and their efforts to maintain peace in Europe. He also criticizes Bolingbroke's support for war and his admiration for the French monarchy. In the third and final letter, Walpole responds to Bolingbroke's criticism of the Whigs' domestic policy. He argues that the Whigs have done a lot to improve the lives of ordinary people and that their policies are designed to promote the common good. He also criticizes Bolingbroke's support for the aristocracy and his opposition to social reform. Overall, ""Three Letters to the Whigs"" is a passionate defense of the Whig party and its policies. Walpole's writing is clear and persuasive, and he makes a strong case for the Whigs' achievements and values. The book is an important historical document that sheds light on the political debates of the time and the intellectual climate of the mid-18th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
