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LoC No.: 09024029
Title:
Two Tracts on Civil Liberty, the War with America, and the Debts and Finances of the Kingdom
With a General Introduction and Supplement
Note: Reading ease score: 60.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary: "Two Tracts on Civil Liberty, the War with America, and the Debts and Finances of the Kingdom" by Richard Price is a historical treatise written in the late 18th century. The work comprises two tracts that explore the concepts of civil liberty and the implications of the American War for Independence, as well as the financial implications of these issues for Britain. Price delves into the philosophical underpinnings of government and the nature of liberty, emphasizing the importance of representation and consent within a just society. The opening of this treatise presents an introduction to the fundamental arguments for civil liberty that Price aims to make. He contrasts two competing views of government: one that establishes authority through the people's consent and another that derives authority from divine right. Price articulates his belief that legitimate government must be founded on the principles of freedom and equality, where laws are a reflection of the collective will. Furthermore, he addresses the growing tensions between Britain and America, arguing that the rights and liberties of the American colonies must be acknowledged, warning that attempts to subjugate them could lead to a broader conflict that undermines the values of civil liberty he cherishes. The matters discussed set the stage for his detailed exploration of political philosophy and practical governance as the historical context unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Price, Richard, 1723-1791
EBook No.: 57970
Published: Sep 24, 2018
Downloads: 71
Language: English
Subject: United States -- Politics and government -- 1775-1783
Subject: United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Causes
Subject: Finance, Public -- Great Britain -- History -- 1688-1815
Subject: Finance, Public -- France -- History -- To 1789
LoCC: History: America: Revolution (1775-1783)
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 09024029
Title:
Two Tracts on Civil Liberty, the War with America, and the Debts and Finances of the Kingdom
With a General Introduction and Supplement
Note: Reading ease score: 60.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This file was produced from images
generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Two Tracts on Civil Liberty, the War with America, and the Debts and Finances of the Kingdom" by Richard Price is a historical treatise written in the late 18th century. The work comprises two tracts that explore the concepts of civil liberty and the implications of the American War for Independence, as well as the financial implications of these issues for Britain. Price delves into the philosophical underpinnings of government and the nature of liberty, emphasizing the importance of representation and consent within a just society. The opening of this treatise presents an introduction to the fundamental arguments for civil liberty that Price aims to make. He contrasts two competing views of government: one that establishes authority through the people's consent and another that derives authority from divine right. Price articulates his belief that legitimate government must be founded on the principles of freedom and equality, where laws are a reflection of the collective will. Furthermore, he addresses the growing tensions between Britain and America, arguing that the rights and liberties of the American colonies must be acknowledged, warning that attempts to subjugate them could lead to a broader conflict that undermines the values of civil liberty he cherishes. The matters discussed set the stage for his detailed exploration of political philosophy and practical governance as the historical context unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Price, Richard, 1723-1791
EBook No.: 57970
Published: Sep 24, 2018
Downloads: 71
Language: English
Subject: United States -- Politics and government -- 1775-1783
Subject: United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Causes
Subject: Finance, Public -- Great Britain -- History -- 1688-1815
Subject: Finance, Public -- France -- History -- To 1789
LoCC: History: America: Revolution (1775-1783)
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.