Publisher's Synopsis
""A Defence of the Rockingham Party"" is a political treatise written by the English philosopher and writer William Godwin. The book was published in 1789 and is a defense of the Rockingham Whig Party, which was a political faction in England during the late 18th century. The Rockingham Party was known for its support of constitutional monarchy, parliamentary reform, and opposition to the American War of Independence. Godwin argues that the party's principles are based on reason and justice, and that they are the best hope for a just and stable government in England. He also criticizes the policies of the rival Tory Party, which he sees as corrupt and oppressive. The book is an important historical document in the study of British politics and political philosophy during the late 18th century.In what I have now said, I do not much fear to be contradicted. It was not with a view to such as are attached to any of these parties, that I have taken up the pen. Those who come under this description, are almost universally the advocates of monarchy, and think that they have nothing to regret, but that power and police are not established upon a more uncontrolable footing among us.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.
