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100 1 _aHazlitt, William,
_d1778-1830
245 1 4 _aThe collected works of William Hazlitt, Vol. 03 (of 12)
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2019
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2019-09-12
505 0 _aFree thoughts on public affairs -- Political essays -- Advertisement, etc., from the eloquence of the British senate.
508 _aProduced by Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"The Collected Works of William Hazlitt, Vol. 03 (of 12)" by William Hazlitt is a collection of political essays and reflections written in the early 19th century. This volume focuses on Hazlitt's critique of politics, patriotism, and the nature of liberty, drawing on contemporary issues and political characters of his time. It offers insights into the political landscape of early 19th-century Britain through the lens of Hazlitt’s passionate advocacy for individual rights and critiques of governmental authority. The opening of this work sets the tone with a letter entitled "Free Thoughts on Public Affairs," where Hazlitt addresses a member of the Old Opposition and reflects on the essence of true patriotism. He contrasts genuine love for one’s country with false patriotism characterized by self-interest and support for oppressive measures. Hazlitt articulates concerns about the ongoing wars and their justifications, emphasizing the need for a critical and honest evaluation of government actions. Throughout this section, he establishes a framework for understanding political responsibility, the importance of liberty, and the moral imperative to resist tyranny, aiming for a persuasive yet reflective dialogue on the state of the nation and its leadership. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEnglish essays -- 19th century
700 1 _aGlover, Arnold,
_d1865-1905
700 1 _aWaller, A. R.
_q(Alfred Rayney),
_d1867-1922
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60286
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