Paper Against Gold and Glory Against Prosperity; or, An Account of the Rise, Progress, Extent, and Present State of the Funds and of the Paper-money of Great Britain; and Also of the Situation of That

William Cobbett was an English political activist and writer known for his most famous work, "Rural Rides." His straightforward and passionate writing style captured the struggles of the rural poor and criticized the injustices of the British government. Cobbett's key contribution to literature was his ability to give a voice to the voiceless.