Jonathan Swift's Allies: The Wood's Halfpence Controversy in Ireland, 1724-1725

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The book offers critical research and over 100 rare documents related to the pamphlet controversy sparked by Wood's halfpenny scheme, which inspired Swift's Drapier's Letters. It includes previously unrecorded materials that even prominent bibliographers have overlooked. This work significantly enhances the understanding of Jonathan Swift's impact on Irish politics and society in the early 18th century, making it an essential resource for scholars in the field.