A Dissertation Upon Parties: In Several Letters to Caleb D'anvers, Esq. (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Exploring the delicate balance between liberty and power
This nonfiction work examines how constitutions shape government, why parties form, and what it takes to preserve a free society. It argues that true rule rests on enduring principles rather than the will of any single ruler, and it warns against using force to defend or upend the state.
Through historical insight and clear reasoning, the book outlines the differences between constitution and government, identifies risks from corruption and faction, and questions how elections, parliaments, and royal prerogatives influence liberty. It also considers ways a nation can unite to secure its constitutional framework without sacrificing individual rights.
- Learn how a constitution differs from government and why that matters for liberty
- See how political parties and factions can threaten or defend the framework that holds society together
- Understand the role of parliaments, elections, and the balance of power in preserving rights
- Explore methods to prevent those who would undermine the constitution from gaining control
Ideal for readers interested in political philosophy, constitutional history, and the enduring questions of how free governments endure.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the acrimonious politics of 18th-century England through the writings of a man who called himself 'the author' of certain published essays that sought to expose the schemes of politicians and public figures who divided the populace in the name of their political parties. Accusing these politicians of sedition and corruption, and their parties of working against the interests of the people, the author argues that strife and division serve those in power, at the expense of liberty, and that national unity and vigilance are the best antidotes to tyranny and injustice. The book's insights on the cynical machinations of the political class remain as true today as they were in the 18th century, and provide a thought-provoking study of the nature of politics and power. Its relevance to current events makes this a valuable read for anyone interested in history, politics, and the perils of political polarization. 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. Seller Inventory # 9781331152934_0
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