Twelve Discourses: Moral, Historical And Political (1737)

By Alberto Radicati (conte di Passerano.) and Alberto Radicati

Book Overview

Twelve Discourses: Moral, Historical And Political is a book written by Alberto Radicati in 1737. The book is a collection of twelve discourses that cover a range of topics related to morality, history, and politics. The discourses are written in a clear and concise style, making them accessible to a wide range of readers. The first discourse discusses the importance of virtue and how it can be cultivated in individuals. The second discourse focuses on the role of education in society and how it can be used to promote morality and civility. The third discourse is a historical analysis of the Roman Republic and its decline, with lessons that can be applied to contemporary political systems.The fourth discourse examines the concept of liberty and how it has been understood throughout history. The fifth discourse discusses the importance of religion in society and how it can be used to promote morality and social cohesion. The sixth discourse is a critique of the concept of absolute monarchy and an argument for a more balanced system of government.The seventh discourse discusses the importance of commerce and trade in society and how it can be used to promote economic growth and prosperity. The eighth discourse is a historical analysis of the Ottoman Empire and its decline, with lessons that can be applied to contemporary political systems. The ninth discourse examines the concept of justice and how it can be applied in society.The tenth discourse discusses the importance of public opinion and how it can be used to shape political decisions. The eleventh discourse is a critique of the concept of divine right of kings and an argument for a more democratic system of government. The twelfth and final discourse is a call to action for individuals to take responsibility for their own moral and political development.Overall, Twelve Discourses: Moral, Historical And Political is a thought-provoking and insightful book that covers a wide range of topics related to morality, history, and politics. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in these subjects and provides a historical perspective that is still 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: 1166312771
• ISBN13: 9781166312770
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 308 Pages
• Weight: 0.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"