The Copybook

Short passages for reading, drawn from history, legend, poetry and fiction.

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© Fletcher6, Wikimedia Commons. Licence: CC BY-SA 3.0.

Great Mother of Men Adam Smith

The spread of Western civilisation must not be credited to European policy, but to a culture of curiosity, enterprise and defiance.

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1052

By George Romney (1734-1802), via Wikimedia Commons. Licence: Public domain.

Portrait of a Lady Edmund Burke

Edmund Burke takes time off from campaigning for liberty to reflect on the delights of captivity.

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1053

Photo by Jastrow, Wikimedia Commons. Licence: Public domain.

At a Solemn Musick John Milton

John Milton shows his appreciation for noble words and music in uplifting harmony.

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1054

© Mypix, Wikimedia Commons. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.

The Power of Balance George Canning MP

George Canning warned the Commons to be very careful about their plans for reform.

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The Spectatress George Canning MP

George Canning urged Britain not to bring Continental Europe’s topsy-turvy politics home by getting too closely involved.

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By George Romney (1734-1802), via Wikimedia Commons. Licence: Public domain.

An Easy Life Frederick Marryat

Mr Easy believes he has missed out on fatherhood, and having nothing else to do, turns to political campaigning.

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