First published in 1822, this book was written not only to assault the protective tariff and the mercantilist policies of the times, but also "to examine general principles in relation... Læs mere
The author was one of the founders of the classical liberal republican group known as the Ideologues, which included Benjamin Constant, Jean-Baptiste Say, Marquis de... Læs mere
The author was one of the founders of the classical liberal republican group known as the Ideologues, which included Benjamin Constant, Jean-Baptiste Say, Marquis de... Læs mere
Aims to show those who would encounter pagans, Muslims, and Jews that the Christian religion was the true revealed religion.
A collection of speeches delivered in the US Senate in 1830, discussing the nature of American Union. Daniel Webster and Robert Hayne were not the only... Læs mere
Adam Smith was an eloquent man of considerable philosophical and historical learning. This book contains his observations on subjects ranging from political and economic history to morals, art, education, war, and the American colonies.
During the presidency of George Washington, Fisher Ames was the leader of his party in the House of Representatives. His letters, speeches, and essays offered a sustained defense of... Læs mere