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Character and Conduct
The Englishman
George Santayana had the chance to observe our national character at the height of Empire.
by George Santayana 1863-1952
Liberty and Prosperity
Folly and Freedom
Britain’s colonies were founded to supply her Government with gold, but instead they supplied her people with liberty.
by Adam Smith 1723-1790
The Empire of Enterprise
Adam Smith credited the British Empire’s success not to the policy of her Government, but to the character of her people.
Modern History
The Power of Balance
George Canning warned the Commons to be very careful about their plans for reform.
by George Canning MP 1770-1827
International Relations
The Spectatress
George Canning urged Britain not to bring Continental Europe’s topsy-turvy politics home by getting too closely involved.
Poets and Poetry
Autumn: A Dirge
Poet Percy Shelley calls on November’s sister months to watch by the graveside of the dead Year.
by Percy Bysshe Shelley 1792-1822