A Review of the Excise-Scheme (Classic Reprint): In Answer to a Pamphlet, Intitled the Rise and Fall of the Late Projected Excise, Impartially ... Electors of Great Britain (Classic Reprint) - Tapa blanda
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A sharp, eighteen-century critique of a government plan to raise taxes through an excise scheme, and the public worry it sparks. This compact work examines the motives, methods, and potential effects of a proposed tax reform, presenting a spirited argument for vigilance and constitutional restraint.
Written as a direct response to pamphleteering around the excise plan, it traces the scheme from its early steps to its possible consequences for commerce, daily life, and political liberty. The text weighs public opinion, government strategy, and the balance between revenue needs and individual rights, offering a clear voice in a heated debate.
- Identifies two kinds of excise and how each would touch everyday life and business.
- Explores how proposed enforcement could reach into private homes and private life.
- Argues for caution against measures that could infringe on liberties or distort commerce.
- Links tax policy to broader questions about governance and popular consent.
Ideal for readers curious about 18th‑century political argument, public finance, and the history of taxation in Britain.
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Excerpt from A Review of the Excise-Scheme: In Answer to a Pamphlet, Intitled the Rise and Fall of the Late Projected Excise, Impartially Considered; With Some Proper Hints to the Electors of Great Britain
I cannot forbear flopping a little at the e, in which our Author condefccnds to imitateimitate thofe fad Dogs the Vintners and Wine Brewers, who frequently hang out afine, gilded Bujh, in order to put of had Darrow - It runs in the following Words.
T he Rife and Fall of the late projected excrse impartially eorfider'd. By a Friend to the english constitution.
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Excerpt from A Review of the Excise-Scheme: In Answer to a Pamphlet, Intitled the Rise and Fall of the Late Projected Excise, Impartially Considered; With Some Proper Hints to the Electors of Great Britain
Though the pofl-ofiee was never before profi' tuted in fuch a Manner. This Method of difpcrfir'; Pamphlets is nor. Rev in it {e but, 'adu. Imitation an; e! 2' my arr} etherthe Town; who are obliged to write 'books in their own Praife, and order them to be given a. Way gratis to all Perfons, who will be fo kind as to read them. But Doé'tor fl/zodyne, like molt Originals, hath vafily the Advantage of his I Wilt. Tor for nobody ever charged the Toke, which He puts about Children's Necks, with doing any Mifthief; whereas the Projee'ior's Packets contain nothing but Infeetion and, like Pandora's Box, are delign'd to fpread Mifchief, wherever they are Opened.
About the Publisher
Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book is an exploration of the Excise Scheme of 1733 and its political, economic, and social context. The author delves into the debates surrounding the scheme, examining arguments for and against its implementation. The book provides insights into the nature of taxation and the balance between government revenue and individual liberty during the 18th century. The author also discusses the scheme's broader implications for British politics and society, shedding light on the complex relationship between the state and its citizens during a period of significant change and upheaval. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781334283055_0
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