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Cobbett's Two-Penny Trash: Or Politics For The Poor (1831)

Cobbett's Two-Penny Trash: Or Politics For The Poor (1831)

Cobbett, William

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Fiction AnthologiesGeneral Political ScienceGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1164607871
ISBN13: 9781164607878
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 292
Weight: 0.87
Height: 0.61 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Cobbett's Two-Penny Trash: Or Politics For The Poor is a political pamphlet written by William Cobbett and published in 1831. The book is a call to action for the working class to become politically active and to demand their rights from the ruling elite. The title Two-Penny Trash refers to the cheap price of the pamphlet and the fact that it is intended for the common people.Cobbett was a radical journalist and politician who championed the cause of the working class. In this book, he argues that the poor have been oppressed by the rich for too long and that it is time for them to take control of their own destiny. He urges them to organize and to demand better wages, working conditions, and political representation.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of politics and society. Cobbett discusses the corrupt nature of the government, the need for reform, and the importance of education for the working class. He also addresses issues such as the Poor Laws, the Corn Laws, and the role of the Church in society.Cobbett's writing is passionate and persuasive, and he uses vivid language and imagery to make his points. He is highly critical of the ruling classes and their policies, and he argues that the only way to bring about change is through mass action and political mobilization.Overall, Cobbett's Two-Penny Trash: Or Politics For The Poor is a powerful and influential work that helped to inspire the working class to demand their rights and to fight for a better future. It remains an important historical document and a testament to the power of political activism.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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