“A father of the church said that property was theft, many centuries before Proudhon was born. Bourdaloue reaffirmed it. Montesquieu was the inventor of national workshops and of the theory that the state owed every man a living. Nay, was not the church herself the first organized democracy?”
Quote by James Russell Lowell
Work
Books and Libraries: Democracy, and Other Papers
This book is a compilation of essays that delve into the significance of books and libraries within the context of democratic governance and culture. The essays likely examine various aspects of literacy, education, and the social impact of libraries on communities. more
Author
James Russell Lowell
James Russell Lowell was an American poet, born on February 22, 1819, and died on August 12, 1891. His poetry is known for its profound social insights and admiration for nature. more
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