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Standing Armies Threaten Liberty and English Strength
From May 23 to May 27 1702 the writer argues against standing armies keeping peace abroad while inviting invasion at home. He praises naval power, recalls English victories at Namur and Lands, and blames ministry for not seizing Paris portends. He decries relying on French counsel and warns of foreign domination through faulty advice.
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England
Europe
Chatham
Confederacy
Namur
Lan
Cologne
Lewis XIV
Duke of
Wolfembattle
France