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Charles James Fox, 1749-1806 : A Bibliography (Bibliographies of British Statesmen)
Charles James Fox 17491806 A Bibliography - Bibliographies of British Statesmen Author:David Schweitzer Charles James Fox, the standard bearer of the reform Whig opposition in the late eighteenth century, was among the most colorful politicians of his era and perhaps its most arresting orator. Despite a career marked by shifting alliances and misadventures, Fox is best known for his advocacy of the Libel Bill, which is a milestone in the history o... more »f English law; for his support of Catholic emancipation and the abolition of slavery, measures that became law after his death; and for his dedication to the rights of the common man. This is the first comprehensive bibliography of Fox, the "man of the people," and it provides a guide to the manuscript and archival sources as well as his own writings and the extensive literature on his life and career. The volume is augmented by a biographical essay, chronology, and author and subject indexes.« less