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The Improved Antidote, Supposed To Be More Active In Expelling Poison, Than A Late Invention, By The Rev. Sir Harcourt Lees, Bart. In Which The Cathol

The Improved Antidote, Supposed To Be More Active In Expelling Poison, Than A Late Invention, By The Rev. Sir Harcourt Lees, Bart. In Which The Cathol

Philodemus

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ISBN10: 9371342129
ISBN13: 9789371342124
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Oct 14 2025
Pages: 26
Weight: 0.11
Height: 0.06 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Ignite a forgotten controversy: a spirited defense of conscience and rights that once rattled the corridors of power. The Improved Antidote is a sharp, witty 19th-century pamphlet that answers the Rev. Sir Harcourt Lees critique with an eloquent Catholic vindication. Framing its argument as an antidote to poison expulsion the toxic rhetoric of anti-Catholic rhetoric this pamphlet mounts a philosophical and political case for unrestricted emancipation, laying out the moral, legal, and historical claims for Catholic rights. Part polemic, part moral reasoning, the text engages religious debate and political discourse with clarity and heat, invoking classical touchstones (even nodding to Philodemus writings) to expose fallacies and advocate justice. Historically significant and trenchant in style, this restored edition brings back a pamphlet that had long been out of print. Republished by Alpha Editions, it has been carefully restored for today s and future generations, balancing faithful transcription with readability. More than a reprint, this volume is a collector s item and a cultural treasure for historians of 19th-century Catholicism, students of political discourse, and anyone fascinated by the struggle for civil rights. Discover a vivid artifact of religious debate and political argumentation an essential read for casual readers, classic literature collectors, and scholars exploring Catholic emancipation, historical pamphlet culture, and the enduring fight against sectarian poison.

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