Essays · Character
George Chalmers
British historian and opponent of Paine's political views.
minor
Also known as Chalmers
First appearance: editor s introduction
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Referenced indirectly as a writer on finance, though not by name in the excerpt; Paine contrasts his own data-driven approach with previous opinion-based predictions.
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With Thomas Paine (rivalry): Chalmers, a loyalist writer, attacks Paine's revolutionary ideas and personal character in pamphlets. With William the Conqueror (professional): Chalmers, as a historian, writes about…
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- Rivalry
- Professional
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- Figures opposing hereditary rule
- Protagonist
- English monarchs as warnings
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- Thomas Paine
rivalry · negative
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- William the Conqueror
professional · positive
- Henry
professional · positive
- Mary
professional · positive
- Thomas Paine
rivalry · negative
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