The British Tommy’s fondness for ‘Tipperary’ exasperated some of his
countrymen, but ‘Alpha of the Plough’ thought it showed proper English spirit.
byA. G. Gardiner1865-1946
Liberty and Prosperity
A Nation of Shopkeepers
The great French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte protested that in
calling England ‘a nation of shopkeepers’ he had paid us a compliment.
byNapoleon Bonaparte1769-1821andBarry Edward O’Meara1786-1836
History of China
‘Tremblingly Obey!’
Following a historic embassy in 1792-93, Chien Lung, the Emperor of China,
despatched a haughty letter rebuffing King George III’s offer of trade.
byJawaharlal Nehru1889-1964
Georgian Era
On Love of Country
Richard Price argued that the true patriot does not scold other
countries for being worse than his own; he inspires his own country to be better than it is.
byRichard Price1723-1791
Georgian Era
My Standard of a Statesman
Edmund Burke expressed his frustration at the arrogance of
politicians who have no regard for our Constitutional heritage.
byEdmund Burke1729-1797
Liberty and Prosperity
Heartbeat
At the very centre of Sir Robert Peel’s idea of policing was the constable’s
beat: a few streets, shops and families that he must know and care about.