Defoe's Review played a significant role in the birth of the modern press. It was not a newspaper dealing in facts but a journal of opinion and discussion. This series is the first complete scholarly edition of the entire run of Defoe's Review. It is fully reset and supported by full editorial apparatus.

Defoe's Review played a significant role in the birth of the modern press. It was not a newspaper dealing in facts but a journal of opinion and discussion. This series is the first complete scholarly edition of the entire run of Defoe's Review. It is fully reset and supported by full editorial apparatus.

Defoe's Review played a significant role in the birth of the modern press. It was not a newspaper dealing in facts but a journal of opinion and discussion. This series is the first complete scholarly edition of the entire run of Defoe's Review. It is fully reset and supported by full editorial apparatus.

This volume is an important and rare work in the political and literary history of England and for a Defoe scholar. It is one of the earliest examples of the political periodical, and includes discussions on the parliamentary election of 1705 and Defoe's weekly Scandal Club correspondence.

One of Daniel Defoe's greatest achievements was the writing and publication of his Review. Covering his many interests, both contemporary and historical, Defoe published his journal twice and latterly three times a week. The print run was thought to be just 400 therefore making surviving runs very rare. Also the condition of the originals is mainly poor making a facsimile version difficult. This edition has been completely reset and annotated. Publishing two volumes to cover one year's output, the whole of Defoe's text is to be reproduced in 18 volumes. Each year will have an introduction, textual notes and new index. The final volume in the series will have a consolidated index.

Defoe's Review is one of the earliest examples of the political periodical which became popular in the 18th century, publishing a regular political essay and discussion on current affairs. This volume on France runs from February to December 1705 in 127 parts.


One of Daniel Defoe's greatest achievements was the writing and publication of his "Review". Covering his many interests, both contemporary and historical, Defoe published his journal twice and latterly three times a week. This volume reproduces the "Review" from the year 1704.

Discusses one of Daniel Defoe's greatest, but least known works, his periodical the "Review of the State of the British Nation". Defoe's Review played a significant role in the birth of the modern press. It was not a newspaper dealing in facts but a journal of opinion and discussion.

Defoe's Review 1704-13 (Set)

by John McVeagh

Published 10 October 2011
One of Daniel Defoe's greatest achievements was the writing and publication of his "Review". Covering his many interests, both contemporary and historical, Defoe published his journal twice and latterly three times a week.

Defoe's Review played a significant role in the birth of the modern press. It was not a newspaper dealing in facts but a journal of opinion and discussion. This series is the first complete scholarly edition of the entire run of Defoe's Review. It is fully reset and supported by full editorial apparatus.

Covering Daniel Defoe's many interests, both literary and historical, this edition is the fourth volume in "Pickering and Chatto's" 18-volume series.

"Defoe's Review" tapped into a new cultural community, helping to create the climate for Steele and Addison to develop the "Tatler" and "Spectator" in later years. This volume is suitable for scholars researching the history and literature of the eighteenth century, as well as the history of print and the book.

Defoe's Review played a significant role in the birth of the modern press. It was not a newspaper dealing in facts but a journal of opinion and discussion. This series is the first complete scholarly edition of the entire run of Defoe's Review. It is fully reset and supported by full editorial apparatus.

Defoe's Review played a significant role in the birth of the modern press. It was not a newspaper dealing in facts but a journal of opinion and discussion. This series is the first complete scholarly edition of the entire run of Defoe's Review. It is fully reset and supported by full editorial apparatus.

One of Daniel Defoe's greatest achievements was the writing and publication of his "Review". Covering his many interests, both contemporary and historical, Defoe published his journal twice and latterly three times a week. This volume reproduces the "Review" from the year 1704.

One of Daniel Defoe's greatest achievements was the writing and publication of his "Review". Covering his many interests, both contemporary and historical, Defoe published his journal twice and latterly three times a week. This volume reproduces the "Review" from the year 1704.

Covering Daniel Defoe's many interests, both literary and historical, this edition is the fourth volume in "Pickering and Chatto's" 18-volume series.

Covering Daniel Defoe's many interests, both literary and historical, this edition is the fourth volume in "Pickering and Chatto's" 18-volume series.

One of Daniel Defoe's greatest achievements was the writing and publication of his "Review". Covering his many interests, both contemporary and historical, Defoe published his journal twice and latterly three times a week. This volume reproduces the "Review" from the year 1704.

One of Daniel Defoe's greatest achievements was the writing and publication of his "Review". Covering his many interests, both contemporary and historical, Defoe published his journal twice and latterly three times a week. This volume reproduces the "Review" from the year 1704.