An Answer to a Question that Nobody thinks of, viz., But what if the Queen should Die?: Unveiling the Royal Chaos: A Hypothetical Look at Queen Anne's Demise

by Daniel Defoe

Daniel Defoe, the renowned author of the novel "Robinson Crusoe" offers this politically themed novella. The book looks at the precarious nature of English politics at the time of his writing in the early 18th century. With the recent death of King William III and the ascension of Queen Anne, Defoe opines that the nation has breathed a sigh of relief. But he still feels that that relief may be short lived if the Queen should happen to die.

30 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 1713

About the author

Daniel Defoe was an English novelist, journalist, merchant, pamphleteer and spy. He is most famous for his novel Robinson Crusoe, published in 1719, which is claimed to be second only to the Bible in its number of translations. He has been seen as one of the earliest proponents of the English novel, and helped to popularise the form in Britain with others such as Aphra Behn and Samuel Richardson. Defoe wrote many political tracts, was often in trouble with the authorities, and spent a period in prison. Intellectuals and political leaders paid attention to his fresh ideas and sometimes consulted him.
Defoe was a prolific and versatile writer, producing more than three hundred works—books, pamphlets, and journals—on diverse topics, including politics, crime, religion, marriage, psychology and the supernatural. He was also a pioneer of business journalism and economic journalism.