Thoughts on Government

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Books and Publications, Constitutional Debate, Critical Thinking, Economics, Political Philosophy, Prewar Politics (<1775) November 29, 2022 November 29, 2022

Thomas Paine on Popular Government in America: Evolution of a Radical’s Thinking

by Jett Conner

It would be hard to find a more strident, vocal supporter of popular government during America’s founding period than Thomas Paine. The proposals put…

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Constitutional Debate, Law, Political Philosophy May 26, 2022 May 24, 2022

John Adams and the Rule of Law

by Stuart Hatfield

In the Spring of 1776, as the American Revolution was underway the movement of the Colonies towards independence was just starting to gain steam….

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Features, Interviews May 29, 2018 May 28, 2018

Interview: Sarah Jane Marsh

by Jett Conner

Today, May 29, 2018, Disney Hyperion is introducing young readers to the American Revolution with Thomas Paine and the Dangerous Word, an eighty-page picture…

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1. Douglas R Dorney Lord Rawdon at Camden—Giving a Victor His Due: Occupation and Pacification

On July 1, 1780, Rawdon wrote Rugeley that he would award " the inhabitants ten guineas for the head of any deserter belonging to the Volunteers of Ireland, and five…
2. David Price Ten Crucial Days, Five Crucial Factors

I think you're absolutely right, Bill - that's a point I make in the manuscript I'm working on that's a very extended version of the article. Thanks for your comments,…
3. Bill Welsch Ten Crucial Days, Five Crucial Factors

David! Great article. Thanks. I always think of luck when I hear contingency. A fancier term. I’ve stressed luck on my tours. I would add what I consider another example…