Francis Horner is a key figure in early 19th century history. Born in Scotland of humble origins he rose to prominence as an influential Whig MP, became parliament's premier economist, a contributor to the later years of the Scottish Enlightenment and the founder of Britain's leading literary review.
Language
English
Pages
980
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
Edinburgh University Press
Release
September 22, 1994
ISBN
0748603980
ISBN 13
9780748603985
The Horner Papers: Selections from the Letters and Miscellaneous Writings of Francis Horner, MP, 1795 - 1817
Francis Horner is a key figure in early 19th century history. Born in Scotland of humble origins he rose to prominence as an influential Whig MP, became parliament's premier economist, a contributor to the later years of the Scottish Enlightenment and the founder of Britain's leading literary review.