The Political History of the Devil by Daniel Defoe (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Political History of the Devil by Daniel Defoe Satire by the author of Robinson Crusoe examines the rise of the historical force known as "the devil," from Satans origins to devilish influences on 18th-century monarchs and ordinary folk. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Irreverent and ironic, this 1726 satire by the author of Robinson Crusoe examines the evolution of evil and the rise of the historical force known as "the devil." Daniel Defoes passionate and perceptive survey starts with Satans origins, chronicling the devils presence in the Bible and his growing sway over humanity. An overview of satanic influences on eighteenth-century life follows, focusing on monarchs and tyrants as well as common folk. Defoe supports his arguments not only with extensive quotes from scripture but also with citations from other sources, including Miltons Paradise Lost. Written at the dawn of the Enlightenment, this treatise recaptures a moment in time when widespread certainty of the devils existence was dwindling. Defoe, a firm believer, posits that the devil reacted to the changing times by shifting his influence from the supernatural realm of witches and wizards to the ordinary world of "beaus, beauties, wits, and fools." This intriguing view of politics and society during the 1700s offers a vivid contemporary portrait of a culture torn between theology and reason. Back Cover Irreverent and ironic, this 1726 satire by the author of Robinson Crusoe examines the evolution of evil and the rise of the historical force known as "the devil." Daniel Defoes passionate and perceptive survey starts with Satans origins, chronicling the devils presence in the Bible and his growing sway over humanity. An overview of satanic influences on eighteenth-century life follows, focusing on monarchs and tyrants as well as common folk. Defoe supports his arguments not only with extensive quotes from scripture but also with citations from other sources, including Miltons Paradise Lost. Written at the dawn of the Enlightenment, this treatise recaptures a moment in time when widespread certainty of the devils existence was dwindling. Defoe, a firm believer, posits that the devil reacted to the changing times by shifting his influence from the supernatural realm of witches and wizards to the ordinary world of "beaus, beauties, wits, and fools." This intriguing view of politics and society during the 1700s offers a vivid contemporary portrait of a culture torn between theology and reason. Dover (2016) republication of the edition originally printed for To Warner, London, 1726. See every Dover book in print at Author Biography After exploring several careers - as a merchant, manufacturer, insurer, and spy - Daniel Defoe found his true calling. A prolific writer who published over 500 novels, travel guides, pamphlets, and journals on subjects from economics to the supernatural, Defoe achieved immortality with his 1719 novel, Robinson Crusoe. Table of Contents PART I. I. Being an Introduction to the whole work. II. Of the word devil, as it is a proper name to the Devil and any or all his host, angels, &c. III. Of the original of the Devil, who he is, and what he was before his expulsion out of heaven, and in what state he was from that time to the creation of man. IV. Of the name of the Devil, his original, and the nature of his circumstances since he has been called by that name. V. Of the station Satan had in heaven before he fell; the nature and original of his crime, and some of Mr. Miltons mistakes about it. VI. What became of the Devil and his host of fallen spirits after their being expelled from heaven, and his wandering condition till the creation; with some more of Mr. Miltons absurdities on that subject. VII. Of the number of Satans host; how they came first to know of the new created worlds, now in being, and their measures with mankind upon the discovery. VIII. Of the power of the Devil at the time of the creation of this world; and whether it has not been farther straitened and limited since that time, and what shifts and stratagems he is obliged to make use of to compass his designs upon mankind. IX. Of the progress of Satan in carrying on his conquest over mankind, from the fall of Eve to the Deluge. X. Of the Devils second kingdom, and how he got footing in the renewed world, by his victory over Noah and his race. XI. Of Gods calling a church out of the midst of a degenerate world, and of Satans new measures upon that incident; how he attacked them immediately, and his success in those attacks. PART II. I. II. Of Hell, as it is represented to us, and how the Devil is to be understood as being personally in Hell, when, at the same time, we find him at liberty, ranging over the world. III. Of the manner of Satans acting and carrying on his affairs in this world, and particularly of his ordinary workings in the dark, by possession and agitation. IV. Of Satans agents or missionaries, and their actings upon and in the minds of men in his name. V. Of the Devils management in the pagan hierarchy by omens, entrails, augurs, oracles, and such-like pageantry of hell; and how they went off the stage at last, by the introduction of true religion. VI. Of the extraordinary appearance of the Devil, and particularly of the cloven foot. VII. Whether is most hurtful to the world, the Devil walking about without his cloven foot or the cloven foot walking about without the Devil? VIII. Of the cloven foot walking about the world without the Devil; viz., of witches making bargains for the Devil, and particularly of selling the soul to the Devil. IX. Of the tools the Devil works with; viz., witches, wizards or warlocks, conjurers, magicians, divines, astrologers, interpreters of dreams, tellers of fortunes; and, above all the rest, his particular modern privy councillors called wits and fools. X. Of the various methods the Devil takes to converse with mankind. XI. Of divination, sorcery, the black art, pawawing, and such like pretenders to devilism, and how far the Devil is or is not concerned in them. The Conclusion: Of the Devils last scene of liberty, and what may be supposed to be his end; with what we are to understand of his being tormented for ever and ever. Long Description Irreverent and ironic, this 1726 satire by the author of Robinson Crusoe examines the evolution of evil and the rise of the historical force known as "the devil." Beginning with a survey of Satans origins, Defoe explores devilish influences on 18th-century monarchs, tyrants, and ordinary "beaus, beauties, wits, and fools." Details ISBN048680237X Author Daniel Defoe Pages 288 Language English ISBN-10 048680237X ISBN-13 9780486802374 Media Book Format Paperback Residence London, ENK Birth 1661 Death 1731 Year 2016 Short Title POLITICAL HIST OF THE DEVIL FI Imprint Dover Publications Inc. Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Publication Date 2016-03-25 UK Release Date 2016-03-25 AU Release Date 2016-03-25 NZ Release Date 2016-03-25 US Release Date 2016-03-25 Publisher Dover Publications Inc. Edition Description First Edition, First ed. DEWEY 827.5 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:97977981;

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