The story of Edward Despard, a celebrated and decorated British infantry officer executed as a traitor in 1803 for plotting to establish a republic, is a window into a remarkable period of British history; a time when democracy was undergoing its birth pangs.
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“Librarians should grab this book.” -- Library Journal starred review
“marvelous history, keenly expressed and accessible… all who cherish historical adventure in their fiction or history should read this tale.” -- Library Journal starred review
“marvelous history, keenly expressed and accessible… all who cherish historical adventure in their fiction or history should read this tale.” -- Library Journal starred review
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What a way to go....,
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the last Briton to be "hung drawn and quartered" and all because he believed slavery was bad. He deserves a posthumous pardon!
A brilliant story and not just for history buffs.
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i took this ooout of the library and didnt finish and decided it was 2 good so i bgt it and it is so interesting and if u imagine being there it is even funny-- buy it and really read it and u will b transported 2 another era.
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