The works of Richard Hurd, volume 4 (of 8) by Richard Hurd
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"The Works of Richard Hurd, Volume 4" by Richard Hurd is a scholarly collection of moral and political dialogues written in the early 19th century. This volume features discussions on significant topics, primarily focusing on the constitution of English government, the effects of foreign travel, and correspondence regarding chivalry and romance. Through various characters, including Sir John Maynard, Mr. Somers, and Bishop Burnet, Hurd explores complex themes surrounding political liberty, governance, and
societal values of his time. The opening of this volume introduces a dialogue set against the backdrop of war, where characters reflect on the implications of their societal structure and civil liberties. As they engage in a deep discussion, concepts of divine providence, political authority, and the historical relationship between the monarchy and the governed are examined. The conversation critiques the status quo of governance, questioning the legitimacy and limits of royal power while emphasizing the importance of civil liberty and the people's role in shaping government. This philosophical exploration sets the tone for an insightful examination of moral and political thought during a critical period in English history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Hurd, Richard, 1720-1808 |
|---|---|
| Title | The works of Richard Hurd, volume 4 (of 8) |
| Credits |
Produced by Charlene Taylor, Bryan Ness, Wayne Hammond and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Books project.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 63.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Church of England -- Sermons |
| Subject | Poetry -- History and criticism |
| Subject | Romances -- History and criticism |
| Subject | Dialogues, English |
| Subject | Great Britain -- Civilization -- 17th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 54524 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-54524-0 |
| Release Date | Apr 9, 2017 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 236 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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