Speeches Of Richard Cobden

Speeches of Richard Cobden: On Peace, Financial Reform, Colonial Reform, and Other Subjects, Delivered During 1849 is a collection of speeches by Richard Cobden, a prominent British politician and economist of the 19th century. The book was published in 1849 and contains speeches that Cobden delivered throughout that year on a variety of topics. The speeches cover a range of subjects, including Cobden's views on peace and the importance of avoiding war, his ideas for financial reform, and his thoughts on colonialism and the need for reform in Britain's colonial policies. Cobden was a leading figure in the movement for free trade and economic liberalism, and many of his speeches in this book reflect those beliefs. He advocated for the removal of tariffs and other trade barriers, arguing that free trade would benefit both Britain and other countries around the world. Overall, Speeches of Richard Cobden provides a fascinating insight into the political and economic debates of the mid-19th century, as well as the ideas and beliefs of one of the era's most influential thinkers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.