Reflections on the Revolution in FranceAnchor Press/Doubleday, 1973 - 515 Published in 1790, two years before the start of the Terror, this work offered a remarkably prescient view of the chaos that lay ahead. A classic of political science and a cornerstone of modern conservative thought, it articulates a defense of property, religion, and traditional values that resonates with modern readers. |
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... taxes levied by William the Conqueror , beginning in the year 1066 Annual amount of taxes at one hundred years from the Conquest , ( 1166 ) £ 400,000 200,000 Annual amount of taxes at two hundred years from the Conquest , ( 1266 ) ...
... taxes levied by William the Conqueror , beginning in the year 1066 Annual amount of taxes at one hundred years from the Conquest , ( 1166 ) £ 400,000 200,000 Annual amount of taxes at two hundred years from the Conquest , ( 1266 ) ...
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... taxes . The tax on houses and windows is one of those direct taxes , which , like the poor - rates , is not confounded with trade ; and when taken off , the relief will be instantly felt . This tax falls heavy on the middle class of ...
... taxes . The tax on houses and windows is one of those direct taxes , which , like the poor - rates , is not confounded with trade ; and when taken off , the relief will be instantly felt . This tax falls heavy on the middle class of ...
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... taxes . Mr. Pitt has mentioned , in his speech , the tax on carts and wagons ; that on female servants ; the lowering the tax on candles , and the taking off the tax of three shil- lings on houses having under seven windows . Every one ...
... taxes . Mr. Pitt has mentioned , in his speech , the tax on carts and wagons ; that on female servants ; the lowering the tax on candles , and the taking off the tax of three shil- lings on houses having under seven windows . Every one ...
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