Polemology Positions

Share this post

The John Fowke Project is Greenlit

www.polemology.net

The John Fowke Project is Greenlit

17th Century British lawfare warrior

Matt Osborne
Nov 24, 2021
Share this post

The John Fowke Project is Greenlit

www.polemology.net

My thesis project about John Fowke has been approved. However, I am unable to access the key documents for this endeavor without a trip to London. This Substack has not grown to the point where I could even imagine monetizing it, so I suppose I shall have to start rattling a tin can, or else buy lottery tickets. Perhaps after I bloat myself on turkey and stuffing tomorrow, I can have a creative food coma and dream up the answer to my predicament. Have a great Thanksgiving weekend.

Polemology Positions
John Fowke Versus the British East India Company
Less known than his contemporary Wallenstein, John Fowke was a merchant adventurer in an era of military entrepreneurship. A tax protester, he was also sent to the fleet for refusing to pay tonnage and poundage. After forking over a literal king’s ransom for his release, Fowke became a constant irritant to the court of Charles I and a leader in the grow…
Read more
a year ago · Matt Osborne

Share this post

The John Fowke Project is Greenlit

www.polemology.net
Comments
TopNewCommunity

No posts

Ready for more?

© 2023 Polemology Positions
Privacy ∙ Terms ∙ Collection notice
Start WritingGet the app
Substack is the home for great writing