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Why is the Western world unique in its double bull's-eye of political liberty and material plenty? How has it managed such an unparalleled achievement? Drawing on key documents and speeches from the last 4000 years, from the diverse fields of politics, law and philosophy, economics and religion, culture and science, this selection explains the remarkable evolution of the West's superior freedoms, wealth and civilization. A work of both reference and reflection, this collection is a reminder of the value of the past that helps to guard the future.
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Jon E Lewis is the author and editor of many books including The Mammoth Book of How it Happened in Britain, The Mammoth Book of the West and The Mammoth Book of War Correspondents. He lives in Herefordshire with his wife and two children
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The New Rights of Man: An Anthology of the Events, Documents and Speeches That Have Shaped Western Civilization
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Softcover. Zustand: Fine. Leichte Rillen / Abschurfungen / Risse / Knicke; Farbtonanderung. The long tradition of individual freedoms and rights foundational to Western civilization spans over 2000 years. These rights, often perceived as universal and permanent, were actually achieved through significant individual actions and events rather than gradual evolution. Landmark moments, documented in laws and speeches, were often penned by individuals risking their lives, collectively representing the pinnacle of Western achievement. In an era where peace and universal justice may seem elusive, it is encouraging to witness enlightened individuals emerging in every generation.This collection presents major documents that embody the rights and freedoms we frequently take for granted, yet should cherish deeply. Written in accessible language, these texts are both inspiring and informative. Key documents include Plato's "The Republic," Cicero's "On the State," Jesus' "Sermon on the Mount," and Marcus Aurelius' "Meditations," alongside pivotal historical milestones such as the Magna Carta, Thomas More's "Utopia," and Martin Luther's Speech before the Diet of Worms. Other notable entries include the Poor Law Act, the Mayflower Compact, Galileo's works, the Habeas Corpus Act, Rousseau's "The Social Contract," the Declaration of Independence, and Mary Wollstonecraft's "Vindication of the Rights of Woman." This anthology also features significant speeches and acts that shaped modern democracy, culminating in the Charter of the U. Artikel-Nr. 744ffb18-9fd0-4c7c-af8d-e15d354a7dfe
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A Documentary History of Human Rights: An Anthology of the Events, Documents and Speeches that have Shaped Western Civilization
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The New Rights of Man. An Anthology of the Events, Documents and Speeches That Have Shaped Western Civilization
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Trade Paperback. 1st thus. A Near Fine copy. An excellent copy. xv, 490 pages. A unique collection of the major documents that compose the rights and freedoms we take for granted. Artikel-Nr. 281245
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