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by Daniel Defoe
In this brisk, early‑18th‑century pamphlet the author tackles a question that was on every political mind but rarely voiced aloud: what would happen if the reigning queen were to die? He unpacks the tangled arguments surrounding the Protestant succession, the fear of a Jacobite pretender, and the swirl of partisan pamphleteering that left the public exhausted and confused. With a sharp, conversational tone, he cuts through the rhetoric of rival factions, exposing how both sides claim security while offering little concrete evidence.
The writer urges readers to consider the real dangers to the nation’s peace and to the queen’s safety, urging a sober assessment rather than fevered speculation. By laying out the core concerns in plain language, he invites a thoughtful audience to weigh the stakes of a potential crisis before the drama unfolds. Listeners will find a vivid snapshot of a nation on the brink of political uncertainty, presented with wit and clarity.
Language
en
Duration
~52 minutes (50K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Steven Gibbs, Linda Cantoni, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net. In memory of Steven Gibbs (1938-2009).
Release date
2011-07-09
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

d. 1731
Best known for "Robinson Crusoe," this restless English writer turned a turbulent life in trade, politics, and journalism into some of the most vivid prose of the early novel. His work mixes adventure, social observation, and the sharp eye of a born pamphleteer.
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