Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. Acknowledgements ix
4. Note on Texts, Editions, and Translations xi
5. Abbreviations xiii
6. Introduction 1
7. 1 Between Two Romes (c. 500–1450) 43
8. 2 The Struggle for Security (1485–1547) 105
9. 3 Dynastic Closure and Regime Change (1547–1653) 152
10. 4 Augustan Satire I (1660–1704) 239
11. 5 Augustan Satire II (1702–1742) 342
12. 6 The Fall of Walpole to the Regency (1742–1820) 465
13. 7 The Chaining of the Eagle (1814–1900) 547
14. Conclusion: Modern Satire 611
15. Notes 641
16. Works Cited 751
17. Index 785