Freedom in Service: Six Essays on Matters Concerning Britain's Safety and Good Government (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Hearnshaw, F. J. C.

9781451011463: Freedom in Service: Six Essays on Matters Concerning Britain's Safety and Good Government (Classic Reprint)

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Freedom in Service collects six essays on liberty, duty, and a strong state for Britain.

This collection examines how freedom and national service fit together in a modern democracy, arguing for the primacy of a sovereign, democratic state and the duty of obedience to lawful authority.

Dating from wartime debates, the essays explore universal military service, the limits of passive resistance, and the role of the state in balancing individual rights with the common good. They contrast historical examples of rebellion with the responsibilities of citizens within a democratic framework, urging a disciplined, law-abiding approach to national security and social order.

The book challenges readers to consider how a nation maintains liberty while ensuring unity and peace. It argues that the state must be supreme in guiding the public welfare, while acknowledging the legitimate spaces for reform through lawful means.

Insight into the concept of universal obligation to serve and its links to freedom
Discussion of passive resistance, rebellion, and the duties of citizens in a democracy
Examination of the state’s role in coordinating groups and protecting the common good
Historical context on England’s defense, the militia, and the evolution of political obligation

Ideal for readers of political philosophy, constitutional history, and wartime debates about liberty and state power.

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�diteur: Forgotten Books
Date d'�dition: 2018
Langue: anglais
ISBN 10: 1451011466
ISBN 13: 9781451011463
Reliure: Broch�
Nombre de pages: 116
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Freedom in Service (Classic Reprint)

F. J. C. Hearnshaw

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ISBN 10 : 1451011466 ISBN 13 : 9781451011463

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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book offers a fresh historical perspective on the concept of compulsory military service in the United Kingdom. The author argues that the voluntary system, often seen as a cornerstone of British liberty, is historically anomalous and incompatible with the demands of national security in an increasingly dangerous world. The book traces the evolution of military service in England from its Anglo -Saxon roots, through the medieval period, the Tudor and Stuart eras, and the 18th and 19th centuries, to the present day. It demonstrates that universal obligation to serve has been the norm throughout most of English history, with voluntary enlistment only becoming widespread in the Victorian era. The author contends that the voluntary system has failed to meet the challenges of the 20th century, leading to a weakened military and a society divided between those willing to serve and those who are not. The book concludes by arguing for a return to compulsory military service as the only way to ensure the nation's safety and preserve true liberty in a world where threats to national security are ever-present. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N� de r�f. du vendeur 9781451011463_0

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