The Commoner Condensed

By William Jennings Bryan College and William Jennings Bryan

Book Overview

The Commoner Condensed is a book written by William Jennings Bryan, an American politician and orator. The book is a condensed version of his earlier work, The Commoner, which was a collection of his speeches and writings on various political and social issues.In this condensed version, Bryan presents his views on a range of topics, including democracy, free speech, religion, and the role of government in society. He argues that the common people, rather than the wealthy elite, should have a greater say in the governance of the country.Bryan also discusses his opposition to imperialism and his support for peace and disarmament. He advocates for a more humane approach to criminal justice and calls for greater protections for workers and consumers.Throughout the book, Bryan emphasizes the importance of moral values and the need for individuals to act in the best interests of their fellow citizens. He encourages readers to become active participants in the democratic process and to work towards creating a more just and equitable society.Overall, The Commoner Condensed is a thought-provoking and inspiring book that offers insights into the political and social issues of the early 20th century and remains relevant today.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: 1163799572
• ISBN13: 9781163799574
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 484 Pages
• Weight: 1.41 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"