The Political History of the Devil

The Political History of the Devil

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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 eighteenthcentury 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.

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