Satirical cartoon, The Political Locust

Satirical cartoon, The Political Locust. A caricature of the politician, William Pitt, as a locust devouring the remains of poor old England. The Island-fortress England is shown to be in a bad way, suffering from Civil Discord, war and excessive taxes. More locusts, representing destitute French priests, are about to invade, while Pitt is already eating at the remains of the Old Constitution, once a healthy oak tree

1790s 1795 Battlements Constitution Crenellation Destitute Devouring Discord Excessive Invade Locust Locusts Parasite Parasitic Priests Shortages Suffering Taxation Taxes

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