17310 20th Century the Duke of Monmouth

the Duke of Monmouth

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Historical background

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before a recognizably distinct British and American literary tradition emerged

17310 20th Century the Duke of MonmouthWas Archibald Douglas really a son of Lady Jane Douglas and Colonel John Stewart, and therefore heir to the vast fortune of the Duke of Douglas? Or was he a fake? Pronounced an imposter, then the rightful heir, the case remains unresolved. The legal controversy involved almost everyone of note in 18th century England (Johnson and Boswell, Kings and peers), and was followed voraciously by the public, even resulting in a riot by the citizens of