Democracy And Liberty V2

By William Edward Hartpole Lecky

Book Overview

Democracy and Liberty Volume 2 is a book written by W. E. H. Lecky, a prominent Irish historian and political philosopher. The book explores the relationship between democracy and liberty, examining the ways in which these two concepts have been intertwined throughout history. In this second volume, Lecky focuses on the modern period, from the French Revolution to the late 19th century. He examines the various forms of democracy that emerged during this time, including the French, American, and British models, and considers the impact that these models had on the development of liberty. Lecky also explores the challenges that democracy and liberty faced during this period, including the rise of authoritarianism, the emergence of new forms of inequality, and the tension between individual rights and the needs of the community. Overall, Democracy and Liberty Volume 2 provides a comprehensive and insightful analysis of one of the most important relationships in modern political thought.1896. Partial Contents: Catholicism and Democracy - Ireland; Continental Catholicism; Sunday Legislation; Gambling; Intoxicating Drink; Marriage Laws; Civil Marriage; Divorce; Socialism; Labor Questions; Factory Law; Woman Questions; Arguments Against Woman Suffrage.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162808195
• ISBN13: 9781162808192
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 622 Pages
• Weight: 1.81 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"