Excerpt from The Argument Against a Standing Army Rectified, and the Reflections and Remarks Upon It in Several Pamphlets, Consider'd: In a Letter to a Friend
The Lords and Commons Afi'embled at Weflminfler, 749m 22. £688. In order to fuch an Efiablilhmeut, as that our Religion, Laws and Libertie might not aga'n be in Danger of being fubverted, declar That the Kuifing or Keeping 4 Standing ff'rmy within the Kingdom in time a Peace, unit]? It be by Con/en: of Parliament, is again)? Lay.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book examines the complex debate regarding the establishment of a standing army within the United Kingdom after the Glorious Revolution. The author provides a thorough analysis of the arguments for and against a standing force, considering the threats posed by France under Louis XIV and the dangers of domestic tyranny. They explore the historical context of the debate, drawing on examples from previous reigns, and discuss the potential consequences of maintaining a standing army in peacetime. The book offers a nuanced perspective on this contentious issue, presenting a valuable resource for understanding the evolution of British political thought and the ongoing tension between liberty and security. 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 # 9781332990405_0
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