Excerpt from The Letters of Junius
Quences, this book will, I believe, be found to contain principles, worth y to be tranfmitted to pofierity. When You leave the unimpaired, hereditary freehold to Your children, You do but half Your duty. Both liberty and proper ty are precarious, unlel's the poficfl'ors have fenfe and fpirit enough to defend them-this is not the language of vanity. If I am a vain man, my gratification, lies within a narrow circle. I am the fole'depofitary of my own fecret, and it lhall perifh with me.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the realm of British politics, exploring pivotal events and figures that shaped the nation. The author takes a critical stance against the ruling elite, particularly the actions of the Duke of Grafton and his administration. The book sheds light on the political maneuvers and controversies of the era, including the Middlesex election of 1768 and the resulting uproar over John Wilkes's exclusion from Parliament. Through a series of incisive letters, the author, known only as Junius, scrutinizes the conduct of various political figures, exposing their hypocrisy and corruption. The book offers a fascinating glimpse into the tumultuous political landscape of 18th-century Britain, challenging the authority of those in power and advocating for the rights of the people. 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 9781334951985_0
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