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The Copy Book

A Library of History and Literature in English

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1147

The Servants of One Master

Some people are not more equal than others, nor are they entitled to more life and liberty.

1148

The ‘Empire’ of Free Trade

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

1149

The Jealousy of Trade

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

1150

Kindergarten Politics

John Buchan’s dashing adventurer Sandy Arbuthnot didn’t think much of foreign policy after the Great War.

1151

Benno Moiseiwitsch

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

1152

Out of Touch

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