Liberty and Prosperity

Posts in The Copybook tagged ‘Liberty and Prosperity’

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By Franz Wenzel Schwarz (1842–1919), from the Civic Museum of Castel Nuovo, Naples, via Wikimedia Commons. Licence: CC BY-SA 3.0.

Democracy in Europe William Lecky

Events in Italy and Austria seemed to be bringing the day ever closer when a European democracy would vote herself into oblivion.

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By Robert Nanteuil (1623–1678), from the Bibliothèque Nationale de France, Gallica Digital Library and Wikimedia Commons. Licence: Public domain.

A Backward Step William Lecky

As William Lecky watched the rapid spread of socialism across the European Continent, he was struck by a powerful sense of déjà vu.

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From the British Library, via Wikimedia Commons. Licence: Public domain.

Free to Grow Edmond Gore Alexander Holmes

Edmond Holmes, a former inspector of schools, reported back to the Board of Education on a pioneering system being developed in Italy.

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

Lilies of the Field Norman Leys

Norman Leys complained that policymakers in Africa were interested more in training loyal and industrious workers than in nurturing free peoples.

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By Amedeo Preziosi (1816–1882), via Wikimedia Commons. Licence: Public domain.

The Source of Civilisation William Eton

Diplomat William Eton warns his fellow Englishmen that shutting down debate does not make for a more united society.

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Bread and Scorpions Robert Dunlop

In 1846, Daniel O’Connell stood up in the House of Commons to draw attention to the Great Hunger in Ireland, and to plead for a swift response.

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