An Argument, Shewing, That a Standing Army Is Inconsistent With a Free Government, and Absolutely Destructive to the Constitution of the English Monarchy (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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In An Argument, Shewing, That a Standing Army Is Inconsistent With a Free Government, this classic pamphlet argues freedom hinges on balanced power.
Written in a call to safeguard liberty, the work contends that a standing army unsettles the constitutional balance among the King, the Lords, and the Commons. It argues that true security comes from a careful distribution of power and from keeping military forces under the control of the political system rather than centralized authority. The author warns that permanent military force in peacetime can drift toward tyranny and threaten the rights of subjects.
Across its pages, the text uses historical examples and political theory to examine how armies affect governance, the dangers of executive overreach, and the importance of parliamentary oversight. It presents a case for a mixed constitution and a militia that aligns with the nation’s laws, rather than a standing force that could tip the balance of power.
- Clear argument about how military power can influence government stability.
- Evaluation of constitutional checks that protect liberty and rule of law.
- Historical context and reasoning to contrast peacetime security with political risk.
- Practical implications for readers interested in governance, history, and civil rights.
Ideal for readers of political philosophy, constitutional history, and anyone curious about how power, law, and security shape a free state.
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John Trenchard C.Ss.R. is a Redemptorist with wide pastoral experience. He was ordained priest in 1971 and has led Parish Missions and Retreats throughout his priestly life. He worked with Redemptorist Publications for a number of years before being appointed their Publishing Director in 1981. During that time he wrote or co-wrote some of Redemptorist Publications outstanding titles. In 1987 he became a Parish Priest in the Westminster Diocese. He was elected as Redemptorist Provincial in England in 1997. Having served for nine years as Provincial he now returns to the role of Parish Priest, in London.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the idea that nations that maintain a standing army are doomed to lose their liberty and become enslaved. The author examines historical examples of nations that have fallen into tyranny because of standing armies, and argues that this is an inevitable outcome of such a system. The author also discusses the specific dangers of a standing army in England, and concludes by calling for the disbandment of the English army. The book is a valuable contribution to the literature on the dangers of tyranny and the importance of liberty. It is a well-written and persuasive argument that should be read by anyone interested in these topics. 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 # 9781332993994_0
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