The Prose Works of Jonathan Swift, D.D. — Volume 06 The Drapier's Letters

"The Prose Works of Jonathan Swift, D.D. — Volume 06" by Jonathan Swift is a compilation of early 18th-century political arguments, primarily "The Drapier's Letters," where Swift champions Ireland's economic well-being by opposing the introduction of a manipulated currency. Swift's letters reveal his growing dissatisfaction with English rule and his dedication to defending the Irish from injustices, opening with background on Swift's return to Ireland in 1714 and his emergence as a political voice, explaining how Wood's patent to mint coins would ruin the Irish economy. The first letter rallies various Irish groups, alerting them to the currency's dangers and promoting resistance, blending outrage with an activist spirit, as he untangles the complex web of political and economic issues surrounding social justice.