“The progress of freedom depends more upon the maintenance of peace, the spread of commerce, and the diffusion of education, than upon the labours of cabinets and foreign offices.”
Quote by Richard Cobden
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Speeches on Questions of Public Policy
This book compiles a series of speeches that delve into a range of public policy topics, offering insights and perspectives on significant issues affecting society. 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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