Public Debate on Standing Armies and Liberty
A caustic polemic debates the necessity of regular troops in peace. It challenges the idea that Europe’s militia norm justifies English forces and argues that a standing army may be essential to prevent insurrection and protect the current establishment. It urges calmer, lawful discussion among critics and supporters alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoever
Courants
D’anvers
Bis
Patro
Hercus Jean
Free -vo-Country
Caleb
Fiers
Europe
England
Mr. Trench
Pilgrim Families Seek Holland Amid Mixed Colonial Protests
Ratifton January 5 to 8 Nineteenth century letter describes Citizens competing to give benefits to miscreants of Saltzburgers as families aid their subsistence and gifts aid settlement. Roman Catholics spread insinuations to deter settlers toward Protestant Holland. A three year old maid faces choice between staying or joining friars in Holland. A Jew distributes alms to the needy while Protestants woo emigrants with promises and baptism as Catholics push for conformity.
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CER
Saltzburer
Holland
Holand