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A Warning Voice To The People Of England, On The True Nature And Effect Of The Two Bills For The Preservation Of His Majesty'S Person And Government,

A Warning Voice To The People Of England, On The True Nature And Effect Of The Two Bills For The Preservation Of His Majesty'S Person And Government,

Penn, Granville

Paperback

Genealogy & HeraldryGeneral Political ScienceBritish History

ISBN10: 9354444350
ISBN13: 9789354444357
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Feb 24 2021
Pages: 38
Weight: 0.15
Height: 0.09 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
On the cusp of revolution abroad and unrest at home, Granville Penn raised a warning voice to his countrymen. In this urgent British political pamphlet, written in late 18th century England, he examines the Two Bills proposed for the preservation of the King's person and government and for the prevention of seditious meetings. The questions feel disturbingly familiar. How far may a state go in restraining assemblies, speech and opinion in the name of security? Penn's 18th century political tract stands at the centre of the seditious meetings act debate and the wider British sedition laws history, a lucid historical political essay in which constitutional principle, fear of French Revolution era debates, and everyday anxieties in Georgian Britain politics converge. For readers of civil liberties and government, this is a compelling primary source for historians and a sharp, readable reference for political science and British constitutional history study. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions, it returns a vital voice to public view. Restored for today's and future generations, it offers both an accessible window into the temper of Georgian opinion and a rich artefact for classic literature and history collectors. More than a reprint - a collector's item and a cultural treasure, this careful modern edition invites casual readers, students and connoisseurs alike to confront a pivotal moment when Parliament, people and crown wrestled with the limits of power and the meaning of English freedom.

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