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The Elements of National Greatness (Classic Reprint): An Address Before the New England Society of the City of New York, December 22, 1842 - Couverture souple

George B. Cheever

 
9781330526460: The Elements of National Greatness (Classic Reprint): An Address Before the New England Society of the City of New York, December 22, 1842

Synopsis

Discover the timeless ideas behind American nation-building in this stirring address on virtue, education, and liberty.

Originally delivered in 1842, this work argues that national greatness rests on the character of its people, inherited traditions, and a shared moral framework. It surveys how Puritan and Protestant roots, the Sabbath, and a Christian education shape civic life, culture, and governance. The author. makes a case for self-discipline, public virtue, and a faith that sustains liberty.


Through persuasive insight and historical reflection, the text links personal conduct, religious conviction, and public institutions to the health of a republic. It invites readers to consider how education, religion, and national ethics work together to uphold freedom and social harmony.



  • Examination of how ancestry and discipline influence national character.

  • Arguments for a Christ-centered education and the role of the Sabbath in public life.

  • Discussion of self-government, moral integrity, and the guardian role of religious institutions.


Ideal for readers interested in 19th‑century American thought, civic philosophy, and the roots of national identity.

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