Unflinching look at power, liberty, and the limits of public opinion. This work examines how a nation debates its constitution and the delicate balance between authority and freedom, offering a clear view of the forces that shape political life.
In these pages, readers explore arguments about governance, parliamentary rights, and the role of the people in shaping public policy. The text presses questions about legitimate power, the dangers of faction, and the ways citizens and leaders navigate fraud, protest, and reform.
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Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the debates and political machinations surrounding the 'late project'd Excise Law' in eighteenth-century Britain. The author sheds light on the government's attempt to implement a new tax collection method for wine and tobacco and the ensuing public outcry that ensued. Through the author's analysis of archival materials and historical accounts, readers gain insight into the political and economic climate of the time as well as the evolving nature of British governance. The book provides a valuable examination of the interplay between public opinion and government policy, highlighting the challenges faced by leaders in balancing the need for revenue with the concerns of the governed. 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 # 9781331918561_0
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Seller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781331918561
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781331918561
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Seller: Buchpark, Trebbin, Germany
Condition: Gut. Zustand: Gut | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar. Seller Inventory # 26033621/1003