Short passages for reading, drawn from history, legend, poetry and fiction.
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Edmund Burke takes time off from campaigning for liberty to reflect on the delights of captivity.
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John Milton shows his appreciation for noble words and music in uplifting harmony.
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George Canning warned the Commons to be very careful about their plans for reform.
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George Canning urged Britain not to bring Continental Europe’s topsy-turvy politics home by getting too closely involved.
Mr Easy believes he has missed out on fatherhood, and having nothing else to do, turns to political campaigning.
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Gideon is chosen by God to save Israel from the Midianites, but doubts his fitness for the task.