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The History of John Bull

by John Arbuthnot

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“The History of John Bull” is a satirical work written by John Arbuthnot, a Scottish Scientist and physician. He is the central character, portrayed as an honest clothier. John Bull represents the common Englishman, and his adventures serve as a commentary on the political and social issues of the time.

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John Arbuthnot

John Arbuthnot combined medicine, mathematics, satire, and court service in Queen Anne’s London. Born in Scotland and educated at St Andrews, he became a physician and joined the circle of Jonathan Swift and Alexander Pope. The History of John Bull grew from political pamphlets issued in 1712 during debate over ending the War of the Spanish Succession.

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Reading time
About 3 hours
Pages
131
Language
English
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