A Discourse of Standing Armies - Thomas Gordon

A Discourse of Standing Armies

Author: Thomas Gordon


  • Publication Date: 2011-10-22
  • Category: European History

Summary

Thomas Gordon and John Trenchard published “Cato’s Letters” from 1720 to 1723, a series of letters arguing against British tyranny and advancing further freedom and free speech.  This letter by “Cato” is critical of Britain’s standing armies across the world.  

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