“the twelve or fifteen millions in the British Empire, who, while they possess no electoral rights, are yet persuaded they are freemen, and who are mystified into the notion that they are not political bondmen, by that great juggle of the ' English Constitution ' a thing of monopolies, and Church-craft, and sinecures, armorial hocus-pocus, primogeniture, and pageantry!”
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Richard Cobden's German Diaries
This book offers a unique glimpse into the life and thoughts of Richard Cobden, a prominent figure in the British political and economic landscape of the 19th century. Through his diaries, readers are provided with an intimate account of his experiences and insights while traveling in Germany. Cobden's observations on the social, political, and economic conditions of the time provide valuable context for understanding the historical period. more
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Richard Cobden
Richard Cobden was a British statesman known for his advocacy of free trade. Born on June 3, 1804, and died on April 2, 1865, he was a prominent member of the British Whig Party. Cobden championed reduced government intervention in the economy and the liberalization of trade between nations. more
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