“The franchise itself gives no real power, unless accompanied by the right on the part of all the possessors of it to elect something like an equal number of representatives.”
Quote by John Bright
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The Public Letters of John Bright
This book compiles a selection of letters written by John Bright, a prominent figure in 19th-century British politics. The letters offer insights into his political views, his role in the Reform Act of 1832, and his advocacy for peace and free trade. more
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John Bright
John Bright was a prominent British statesman born on November 16, 1811, in Lancashire, England, and died on March 27, 1889. He was a leading figure in the Liberal Party and is known for his oratory skills and reformist policies during his time in Parliament. more