On Government By The Queen, And Attempted Government From The People (1842)

By Henry Drummond

Book Overview

On Government By The Queen, And Attempted Government From The People is a political treatise written by Henry Drummond in 1842. The book explores the concept of government by the monarch versus government by the people, and argues that a balance between the two is necessary for a successful society. Drummond examines the historical development of monarchy and democracy, and argues that both forms of government have their strengths and weaknesses. He believes that a constitutional monarchy, where the monarch has limited power and is checked by a system of laws and a democratic parliament, is the best form of government. The book also critiques the idea of direct democracy, where the people have direct control over the government, arguing that it can lead to chaos and instability. Drummond suggests that representative democracy, where elected officials represent the people and make decisions on their behalf, is a more effective form of government. Overall, On Government By The Queen, And Attempted Government From The People is a thoughtful analysis of different forms of government and their strengths and weaknesses. It provides valuable insights into the ongoing debate about the role of monarchy and democracy in modern society.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: 1165594161
• ISBN13: 9781165594160
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 156 Pages
• Weight: 0.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"