How did the time period that the book was written in influence the author to write that book- what was going on Historically that relates to the book?

The paper is on what the time period in which the book was written was like (1720s). How did the time period that the book was written in influence the author to write that book- what was going on Historically that relates to the book?

The outline is due Thursday September 10th !
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The first draft 5-6 pages is due September 16th!

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