Excerpt from The Spirit of Party: Chapter the First, Being an Introduction to the History of the Knight of the Bridge, Addressed to the People of Ireland
Now, had this Town, which contained his Houfe, Family, and Relations, been allaulted by a Bo= dy of Enemies from abroad, he could not have hefitated a Mo ment 'wha't Side to chufe, in that Cafe, he could have had no Ar guments to form, no Doubts whereon to deliberate, no (melti ons to afk; Inclination, Interel't, Equity, every Impulfe divine and human would infiantly have ruih ed 'upon him and.impelled him to the Refcue of his Country and Kindred. But, obferving, that, infiead of any foreign Allaults or' Invafion, a Number of his Fellow Townfmen had fallen together by the Ears, Countrymen againft Countrymen, elations againft Relations, and Friends againfl; Friends, though he thought it bale to be an idle and unconcern ed Speé'tator, yet here he found deep Gaufe for Confideration and Demur, while he yet knew not who were the Injured 01 who the Aggrefibrs, while he delayed to ailif't even Thofe whom he loved mof't, for fear of ofiending Thele who were alfo intitled to his Re. Gard and Protection.
About the Publisher
Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book immerses the reader in the intricacies of social and political dynamics through the lens of a community of tenants bound by shared interests. Exploring the fine line between personal and public concerns, it delves into the tension between individual grievances and the greater good. The author examines the complexities of social factions and their impact on the delicate balance of community, power, and justice, presenting a nuanced perspective on the nature of authority and the responsibilities of both rulers and the ruled. Through a rich historical narrative, this book offers profound insights into the challenges and opportunities of communal living and the enduring struggle to maintain harmony and fairness within society. 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 # 9781331921936_0
Quantity: Over 20 available
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-9781331921936
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781331921936
Quantity: 15 available