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This book tells the story of freedom and explains how it is a uniquely 'British', rather than 'Western', invention. It shows how the inhabitants of a damp island at the western tip of the Eurasian landmass stumbled upon the extraordinary idea that the state was the servant, and not the master, of the individual.
This revolutionary concept created security of property and contract which, in turn, led to industrialization and modern capitalism. For the first time in the history of the species, a system grew up which, on the whole, rewarded production over predation. The system was carried across the oceans by English-speakers – sometimes colonial administrators, sometimes patriotic settlers – where in Philadelphia 1787, it was distilled into its purest and most sublime form as the US Constitution.
Freedom is the key to the success of the English-speaking peoples and this book teaches us to keep fast to that legacy and, in our turn, to pass it intact to the next generation.
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Hannan has presented an exceptionally well argued, well researched and well written account of the history of the English speaking world.
His clear explanation of the civic rather than ethnic reality underpinning our exceptionalism reveals the true nature of our culture, and why we need to look back with pride rather than with guilt.
It could not come at a better time. Many of our institutions, universities and media outlets are infected with an attitude that places our nation, people and values last. They are eager to ally with those who oppose U.S. rather than recognise the extraordinary impact we have had on the freedom, living standards and happiness of billions globally.
This book should be a "must read" for students, politicians, public servants and teachers throughout our society.
Brilliantly easy to read also.
An interesting read. Excellent brief history of the rule of law in English speaking countries compared with Roman law used mostly in Europe.
An amazing revitalization of the Whig interpretation of history which is important nowadays.
This book will open your eyes to foundations of English speaking Western civilisation. Insightful and entertaining read.
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