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Description
Whig and Tory is a political pamphlet written by Mr. Griffin in 1720. The book explores the political divide between the Whig and Tory parties in England during the early 18th century. The author argues that the Whig party represents the interests of the people and champions liberty and constitutional government, while the Tory party is more aligned with the interests of the monarchy and the aristocracy.Griffin presents a historical overview of the two parties, tracing their origins back to the English Civil War and the Glorious Revolution of 1688. He also discusses the key political figures associated with each party, including Robert Walpole and William Pitt for the Whigs, and Robert Harley and Henry St. John for the Tories.The book is written in a persuasive style, with Griffin making a case for the superiority of the Whig party over the Tories. He argues that the Whigs are more committed to the principles of democracy and individual freedom, while the Tories are more focused on maintaining the status quo and preserving the power of the ruling class.Overall, Whig and Tory is an important work of political literature that sheds light on the history of English politics and the ongoing struggle for power between different factions. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of political thought and the development of democratic institutions.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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- Nombre de pages :
- 88
- Langue:
- Anglais
Caractéristiques
- EAN:
- 9781104529253
- Date de parution :
- 10-05-09
- Format:
- Livre broché
- Format numérique:
- Trade paperback (VS)
- Dimensions :
- 152 mm x 229 mm
- Poids :
- 127 g
