Subjects

British History

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A Little Common Sense

William Pitt the Elder doubts the wisdom of letting experts run the country.

368

Man Was Not Made for the Government

Good government is not about enforcing uniform order, but about maximising liberty among a particular people.

369

The ‘Empire’ of Free Trade

Free trade brings to smaller nations all the advantages of empire without the disadvantages.

370

The Jealousy of Trade

David Hume encourages politicians to put away their distrust of other countries, and allow free trade to flourish.

371

Benno Moiseiwitsch

One of the twentieth century’s greatest pianists, who put himself and his art at the service of his adopted country.

372

Out of Touch

William Pitt the Elder berates Parliament for treating the public like know-nothings.