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Debate on national finance and policy in Parliament
In a long verse laden exchange, speakers compare Britain’s crisis to ancient Rome and Carthage, urging retrenchment, tax reform, and bank credit restoration. They clash over voluntary vs compulsory funding, Bank of England stance, and the government’s conduct amid war costs and public opinion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Pat Fure
Rome
Carthage
Scipto
France
Scipio
Hannibal
London
Buonaparte
Blackheath
Lord Hawkbury
Paris
Hanno
Wanno
Senate
Burke
Bank of England
Long Acre
Joan
Ubaye
Epuieibatton
Ireland
Suerman
Wilberforce
Tierney
House of Late
F. Burdett
Ydebace
Boodins
Jekyll
Fox
House of Commons
Representatives
Mr. Fox
Gent
England