The Crimes of England is a book written by the renowned British author G.K. Chesterton. Published in 1916, it is a scathing critique of the British Empire and its history of colonialism, imperialism, and exploitation of other nations and peoples. Chesterton argues that the crimes committed by England throughout its history, both at home and abroad, have been largely ignored or justified by its people and leaders. He examines various aspects of English society and culture, including its legal system, education, religion, and ...
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The Crimes of England is a book written by the renowned British author G.K. Chesterton. Published in 1916, it is a scathing critique of the British Empire and its history of colonialism, imperialism, and exploitation of other nations and peoples. Chesterton argues that the crimes committed by England throughout its history, both at home and abroad, have been largely ignored or justified by its people and leaders. He examines various aspects of English society and culture, including its legal system, education, religion, and politics, and shows how they have contributed to the country's oppressive and unjust actions. The book is a powerful indictment of British imperialism and a call for greater awareness and accountability from its citizens. It remains a relevant and thought-provoking work today, particularly in light of ongoing debates about the legacy of colonialism and the role of Western powers in the world.That great Englishman Charles Fox, who was as national as Nelson, went to his death with the firm conviction that England had made Napoleon. He did not mean, of course, that any other Italian gunner would have done just as well; but he did mean that by forcing the French back on their guns, as it were, we had made their chief gunner necessarily their chief citizen. Had the French Republic been left alone, it would probably have followed the example of most other ideal experiments; and praised peace along with progress and equality.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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