Transoceanic Radical: William Duane: National Identity and Empire, 1760-1835

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Main Details

Title Transoceanic Radical: William Duane: National Identity and Empire, 1760-1835
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Nigel Little
SeriesEmpires in Perspective
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:240
Dimensions(mm): Height 235,Width 159
ISBN/Barcode 9781851969296
ClassificationsDewey:070.92
Audience
Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly

Publishing Details

Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint Pickering & Chatto (Publishers) Ltd
Publication Date 1 December 2007
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

William Duane is most famous as the editor of "The Aurora", the Philadelphia-based paper which vigorously supported Thomas Jefferson in his 1800 presidential election campaign. Based on archival research, this biography of Duane studies his American career in light of his formative years in Ireland, England and India.

Reviews

'Little's biography is a superb radical history and highlights a man who played a leading role in the struggle for liberty in three continents.' The Journal of Radical History