Excerpt from Remarks on the General Orders of the Duke of York to His Army, on June 7, 1794
His Royal Highnefs the Duke of York thinks it incumbent on him to announce to the Britifh andthanoverian troops under his command, that the National Convention of F rance, pur fuing that gradation of crirfies find horrors which has diflinguiflted the period of its Cc verament, as the molt calamitous of any that has yet occurred in the hifiory of the world, has jufl paited a decree, That their foldiers' fhall give no quarters to the Britifh or Hatio verian t1'00ps. His Royal Highnefs anticipqtes the indigna dog and horror which will naturally aerife in the minds of the brave troops which he addrefl'es, upon receiving this information. His Royal B Highncfs(2)
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a compelling rebuttal to the British government's arguments justifying its brutal war against France during the 18th century. The author carefully analyzes the provided excerpt from the Duke of York's orders to his troops, decrying the hypocrisy and malicious intent behind justifying war against the French. Through a combination of historical evidence and philosophical principles, the author argues that the French people's actions were a righteous response to oppression, and that the British government's portrayal of them as monsters was a manipulative tactic to garner public support for their own unjust invasion. This book offers a thought-provoking challenge to traditional narratives surrounding this conflict, inviting readers to question the motivations and actions of those in power. Its insights into the nature of war, propaganda, and the struggle for freedom remain highly relevant in understanding similar conflicts today. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781332909315_0
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