Daniel Defoe's "Political History of the Devil" was first published in and is part of a trilogy of books Defoe wrote towards the end of his life that address various occult subjects. Here Defoe specifically discusses the history and influence of the Archfied, Satan, and his impact on human history/5(8). The political history of the devil as well ancient as modern in two parts part I. Containing a state of the devil's circumstances and the various turns of his affairs part II. Containing his more private conduct down to the present times Daniel Defoe. Published by Isha Books, The political history of the devil.. by [Defoe, Daniel] ? Publication date Topics Devil Publisher Oxford, Printed by D. A. Talboys, for T. Tegg, London The Library of Congress Language English. With reproduction of original t.-p.: Political history of the devil, as well ancient as modern: in two parts London, T. Warner User Interaction Count: K.
Daniel Defoe was born Daniel Foe in London, England on Septem. He changed his surname in , adding the more genteel "De" before his own name to suggest a higher social standing. He was a novelist, journalist, and political agent. His writings covered a wide range of topics. The political history of the devil, as well ancient as modern: in two parts ; part I. Containing a state of the devil's circumstances, and the various turns of his affairs ; part II. Containing his more private conduct, down to the present times by Defoe, Daniel, ? In The Political History of the Devil (pp. ), Defoe referred to the 'red hot club' of the Duke of Wharton, the most notorious libertine of his day. Before fleeing for the continent in , Wharton founded the Hellfire Club (not to be confused with Francis Dashwood's eponymous group) which was reputed to engage in satanic rituals.
The political history of the devil, as well ancient as modern: in two parts ; part I. Containing a state of the devil's circumstances, and the various turns of his affairs ; part II. Containing his more private conduct, down to the present times by Defoe, Daniel, ? The Political History of the Devil is a book by Daniel Defoe. General scholarly opinion is that Defoe really did think of the Devil as a participant in world history. He spends some time discussing John Milton's Paradise Lost and explaining why he considers it inaccurate. His view is that of an 18th-century Presbyterian – he blames the Devil for the Crusades and sees him as close to Europe's Catholic powers. The book was banned by the Roman Catholic Church. With reproduction of original t.-p.: Political history of the devil, as well ancient as modern: in two parts London, T. Warner,
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