The Works of Samuel Johnson, LL.D. Volume 11. / Parlimentary Debates II.

Name: The Works of Samuel Johnson, LL.D. Volume 11. / Parlimentary Debates II.
Author: Samuel Johnson

By Samuel Johnson

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This volume collects parliamentary debates and speeches that record motions, addresses, committee proposals, and exchanges concerning the conduct of public affairs. Speakers press for inquiry and accountability while debating taxation, public finance, trade and navigation, the funding of troops, and regulation of spirituous liquors. Procedural votes and committee referrals recur alongside accusations and defenses of ministerial conduct, with speakers weighing the costs of peace, the protection of commerce, and the oversight of government. The text preserves the rhetoric, arguments, and procedural detail of parliamentary deliberation rather than a continuous narrative.

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Samuel Johnson

Samuel Johnson (1709-1784) was an influential English writer and lexicographer, best known for his comprehensive dictionary, "A Dictionary of the English Language," which laid the groundwork for modern lexicography. His literary contributions span various genres, including poetry, essays, and biography. Johnson's works often reflect his keen insight into human nature and society, as seen in his notable titles such as "A Journey to the Western Islands of Scotland" and "Lives of the English Poets." He was a prominent figure in the literary circles of his time, engaging with contemporaries like James Boswell, whose biography of Johnson remains a classic. His legacy endures in the realms of literature and language.