Dialogue between John and Thomas, on the Corn Laws, the Charter, Teetotalism,…
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"Dialogue between John and Thomas, on the Corn Laws, the Charter, Teetotalism,…" is a socio-political discourse authored anonymously and published in 1842. This book belongs to the genre of political dialogue and commentary, reflecting the concerns of the working class during the early Victorian era in Britain. It delves into the pressing issues of the time, such as the Corn Laws, the push for political reform through the Charter, and the advocacy
for teetotalism as a remedy for social and economic distress. The dialogue unfolds between two characters, John and Thomas, who discuss the various causes of their societal woes, including the detrimental effects of the Corn Laws on trade and the burden of national debt. They critically examine the role of alcohol in exacerbating their economic hardships and advocate for the philosophy of teetotalism, emphasizing its potential in alleviating poverty and misery. Through their conversation, the text illustrates the broader struggles faced by the lower classes, while suggesting that abstaining from alcohol could lead to improved conditions for the entire community. The interchange also highlights the intersection of personal choices and societal issues, making a case for collective moral responsibility in seeking reform. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Unknown |
|---|---|
| Title | Dialogue between John and Thomas, on the Corn Laws, the Charter, Teetotalism, and the Probable Remedy for the Present Disstresses |
| Alternate Title | Dialogue between John and Thomas, on the Corn Laws, the Charter, Teetotalism, and the Probable Remedy for the Present Distresses |
| Credits |
Produced by hekula03, Barry Abrahamsen, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 50.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HB: Social sciences: Economic theory, Demography |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Temperance |
| Subject | Chartism |
| Subject | Great Britain -- Economic conditions -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 60917 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-60917-1 |
| Release Date | Dec 14, 2019 |
| Last Update | Oct 17, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 418 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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