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The Dangers And Duties Of The Present Time

The Dangers And Duties Of The Present Time

Edward Rupert Humphreys

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Nabu Press
Año de edición:
2012
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Política y gobierno
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9781276993104
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'The Dangers And Duties Of The Present Time' presents two lectures delivered by Edward Rupert Humphreys in Cheltenham in January 1853. This volume offers a snapshot of mid-19th century social and political thought. Humphreys addresses the perceived perils and obligations facing society, reflecting the concerns and values of the era. The lectures provide insights into the intellectual climate of the time and offer a valuable resource for understanding Victorian perspectives on progress, morality, and civic responsibility.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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