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On Civil Liberty and Self Government is a book written by Francis Lieber, a German-American philosopher and political scientist. The book is a collection of essays that explore the concepts of civil liberty and self-government, and their importance in creating a free and democratic society. Lieber argues that civil liberty is a fundamental human right that should be protected by the government, and that self-government is the best way to ensure that this right is upheld. He also discusses the role of the individual in society, and how individuals can use their freedom to contribute to the common good.The book covers a wide range of topics, including the history of civil liberty, the principles of democracy, the importance of education and moral values, and the relationship between government and the people. Lieber draws on examples from history and contemporary politics to illustrate his points, and provides practical advice on how to promote civil liberty and self-government in everyday life.Overall, On Civil Liberty and Self Government is a thought-provoking and insightful book that offers a compelling argument for the importance of freedom and democracy in modern society.1853. Lieber presented the first systematic work on political science that appeared in America with the publication of On Civil Liberty and Self-Government. Some of the topics covered are definitions of liberty, Anglican liberty, high treason, quartering soldiers, independence of the judiciary, institutional government, and Vox Populi Vox Dei.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.