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Political Disquisitions V3: Or An Enquiry Into Public Errors, Defects, And Abuses (1775)

Political Disquisitions V3: Or An Enquiry Into Public Errors, Defects, And Abuses (1775)

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Political Disquisitions V3: Or An Enquiry Into Public Errors, Defects, And Abuses (1775) is a book written by James Burgh. It is a comprehensive analysis of the political system of the time and a critique of the errors, defects, and abuses that existed within it. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which deals with a specific aspect of the political system.The first chapter of the book deals with the concept of liberty and the various ways in which it can be defined. Burgh argues that true liberty can only exist in a society where the government is accountable to the people and where the rights of individuals are protected.The second chapter of the book focuses on the role of government in society. Burgh argues that the purpose of government is to promote the common good and to protect the rights of individuals. He also discusses the various forms of government and their strengths and weaknesses.The third chapter of the book deals with the issue of taxation. Burgh argues that taxation should be fair and equitable and that the burden of taxation should be shared by all members of society.The fourth chapter of the book discusses the issue of representation in government. Burgh argues that the people should have a say in how they are governed and that representation is essential to a functioning democracy.The fifth chapter of the book deals with the issue of political corruption. Burgh argues that corruption is a major problem in politics and that it undermines the legitimacy of the government.Overall, Political Disquisitions V3: Or An Enquiry Into Public Errors, Defects, And Abuses (1775) is a comprehensive analysis of the political system of the time and a critique of the errors, defects, and abuses that existed within it. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of political thought and the development of democracy.Illustrated By, And Established Upon Facts And Remarks, Extracted From A Variety Of Authors, Ancient And Modern. Calculated To Draw The Timely Attention Of Government And People, To A Due Consideration Of The Necessity, And The Means, Of Reforming Those Errors, Defects, And Abuses; Of Restoring The Constitution, And Saving The State. In Three Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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