Thoughts On The Late Transactions Respecting Falkland's Islands (1771) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781120043528)

""Thoughts On The Late Transactions Respecting Falkland's Islands"" is a book written by Samuel Johnson in 1771. The book is a political pamphlet that discusses the dispute between Britain and Spain over the ownership of the Falkland Islands. Johnson was a well-known literary figure and a prominent member of the London literary scene, and his book presents his views on the controversy.In the book, Johnson argues that Britain has a legitimate claim to the Falkland Islands, and that Spain's attempts to take control of the islands are unjustified. He also criticizes the British government for its handling of the situation, arguing that it has been too passive in defending its claim to the islands.Johnson's book is an important historical document that sheds light on the political and diplomatic tensions between Britain and Spain in the 18th century. It is also an example of Johnson's literary style and his ability to use language to persuade and influence readers. Overall, ""Thoughts On The Late Transactions Respecting Falkland's Islands"" is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of British imperialism and international relations.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Samuel Johnson
ISBN-10: 1120043522
ISBN-13: 9781120043528
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 08/26/2009
Pages: 80
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.26lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.17d