Index for The collected works of William Hazlitt, Vol. 03 (o

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"The Collected Works of William Hazlitt, Vol. 03 (of 12)" by William Hazlitt is a collection of political essays and reflections written in the early 19th century. This volume focuses on Hazlitt's critique of politics, patriotism, and the nature of liberty, drawing on contemporary issues and political characters of his time. It offers insights into the political landscape of early 19th-century Britain through the lens of Hazlitt’s passionate advocacy for individual rights and critiques of governmental authority. The opening of this work sets the tone with a letter entitled "Free Thoughts on Public Affairs," where Hazlitt addresses a member of the Old Opposition and reflects on the essence of true patriotism. He contrasts genuine love for one’s country with false patriotism characterized by self-interest and support for oppressive measures. Hazlitt articulates concerns about the ongoing wars and their justifications, emphasizing the need for a critical and honest evaluation of government actions. Throughout this section, he establishes a framework for understanding political responsibility, the importance of liberty, and the moral imperative to resist tyranny, aiming for a persuasive yet reflective dialogue on the state of the nation and its leadership. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

• The Project Gutenberg eBook ofThe collected works of William Hazlitt, Vol. 03 (of 12)
• THE COLLECTED WORKS OFWILLIAM HAZLITT
• CONTENTS
• FREE THOUGHTS ON PUBLIC AFFAIRSIN A LETTER ADDRESSED TOA MEMBER OF THE OLD OPPOSITION
• Chapter 5
• POLITICAL ESSAYS,WITHSKETCHES OF PUBLIC CHARACTERS
• Chapter 7
• THE MARQUIS WELLESLEY
• ILLUSTRATIONS OF VETUS
• ON THE LATE WAR
• The Lay of the Laureate, Carmen Nuptiale,by Robert Southey, Esq., Poet-Laureate, Member of the Royal Spanish Academy, and of the Royal Spanish Academy of History.—London, Longmans, 1816.
• ‘A new View of Society; or,Essays on the Principle of the Formation of the Human Character, and the Application of the Principle to Practice.’ Murray, 1816.—‘An Address to the Inhabitants of New Lanark,on opening an Institution for the Formation of Character.’ ByRobert Owen,one of his Majesty’s Justices of the Peace for the County of Lanark.’—Hatchard, 1816.
• A Lay-Sermon on the Distresses of the Country,addressed to the Middle and Higher Orders.ByS. T. Coleridge,Esq.Printed for Gale and Fenner, price 1s.[22]
• Chapter 14
• Interesting Factsrelating to the Fall and Death of Joachim Murat, King of Naples; the Capitulation of Paris in 1815; and the Second Restoration of the Bourbons: Original Letters from King Joachim to the Author, with some Account of the Author, and of his Persecution by the French Government.ByFrancis Macirone,late Aid-de-camp to King Joachim; Knight of the Order of the Two Sicilies, &c. &c. London: Ridgways, 1817.
• THE COURIER AND ‘THE WAT TYLER.’
• A Letter to William Smith, Esq., M.P.fromRobert Southey,Esq.John Murray, Albemarle-street. 1817.Price2s.
• ON THE SPY-SYSTEM
• CHARACTER OF MR. BURKE
• ON THE CLERICAL CHARACTER
• WHAT IS THE PEOPLE?
• THE FUDGE FAMILY IN PARIS
• CHARACTER OF MR. BURKE, 1807[54]
• PITT AND BUONAPARTE
• QUERIES RELATING TO THE ESSAY ON POPULATION
• ADVERTISEMENT AND BIOGRAPHICAL AND CRITICAL NOTESFROMTHE ELOQUENCE OF THE BRITISH SENATE
• Chapter 27
• NOTES
• ADVERTISEMENT, ETC., FROM ‘THE ELOQUENCE OF THE BRITISH SENATE’
• TRANSCRIBER’S NOTES
• THE FULL PROJECT GUTENBERG LICENSE
• Chapter 32

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