Memoirs of the Life of Gilbert Wakefield

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Gilbert Wakefield was one of the most important thinkers and scholars of the eighteenth century. In this fascinating memoir, he tells the story of his life, from his childhood in Nottinghamshire to his years at Cambridge and his eventual imprisonment for sedition. A gripping and powerful account of a remarkable life, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of ideas and intellectual dissent.