Description: Jonathan Swift and the Millennium of Madness by Kenneth Craven The book bridges disciplines-24 journals in literature, history, science, medicine, philosophy, religion and Ireland have acclaimed this classic fascinating, extraordinarily well-informed, careful and encyclopedic."Craven reminds us of Swift's uncanny foreknowledge that democratic governments tend toward a populace inundated by false information it cannot process, and leaders intent only upon power and the deceptions by which it is gained."-Melvyn New"This new edition situates Swift's early masterpiece in its most resonant possible context - its savage critique of John Locke, whose life and philosophical work simultaneously served to legitimate government by popular sovereignty and to countenance colonial violence and slavery."-Clement Hawes FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The book bridges disciplines-24 journals in literature, history, science, medicine, philosophy, religion and Ireland have acclaimed this classic fascinating, extraordinarily well-informed, careful and encyclopedic. "Craven reminds us of Swifts uncanny foreknowledge that democratic governments tend toward a populace inundated by false information it cannot process, and leaders intent only upon power and the deceptions by which it is gained."-Melvyn New "This new edition situates Swifts early masterpiece in its most resonant possible context - its savage critique of John Locke, whose life and philosophical work simultaneously served to legitimate government by popular sovereignty and to countenance colonial violence and slavery."-Clement Hawes Details ISBN0595391451 Author Kenneth Craven Short Title JONATHAN SWIFT & THE MILLENNIU Language English ISBN-10 0595391451 ISBN-13 9780595391455 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 823.5 Year 2006 Publisher iUniverse UK Release Date 2006-11-23 Pages 288 Publication Date 2006-11-23 Imprint iUniverse Subtitle The Information Age in Swifts a Tale of a Tub Audience General Series Brills Studies in Intellectual History We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:134732040;
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