On

On

On Nothing and Kindred Subjects, On Everything, On Anything, On Something, OnBy Hilaire Belloc
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Hilaire Belloc's 'On' is a profound exploration of political philosophy, delving into the relationship between state power and individual freedom. Belloc's writing is characterized by its clarity and eloquence, providing readers with a thought-provoking analysis of the implications of centralized authority on society. Through a series of compelling arguments and persuasive examples, Belloc challenges readers to consider the balance between order and liberty in a modern democracy, making this work a significant contribution to political literature. Drawing from historical events and intellectual movements, 'On' is a timeless piece that continues to resonate with readers today. Hilaire Belloc, a renowned writer and historian, brings a wealth of knowledge and insight to the discussion of political theory in 'On'. His unique perspective and expertise in various fields enrich the text, offering readers a comprehensive view of the subject matter. Belloc's passion for truth and justice shines through in his writing, inspiring readers to critically engage with the complex issues he presents. I highly recommend 'On' to readers interested in political philosophy and the relationship between state power and individual rights. Belloc's masterful prose and meticulous research make this book a must-read for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the dynamics of governance and freedom.

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GenreLiterary Classics
Length32 hrs 52 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJan 4, 2022
LanguageEnglish

Table of contents

1ON NOTHING AND KINDRED SUBJECTS
87THE CANVASSER
2ON THE PLEASURE OF TAKING UP ONE'S PEN
88THE ABSTRACTED MAN
3ON GETTING RESPECTED IN INNS AND HOTELS
89ON THE METHOD OF HISTORY
4ON IGNORANCE
90ON HISTORY IN TRAVEL
5ON ADVERTISEMENT
91ON THE TRAVELLER
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6ON A HOUSE
92ON MILTON
7ONE THE ILLNESS OF MY MUSE
93HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN
8ON A DOG AND A MAN ALSO
94THE CHRISTMAS OF 1808
9ON TEA
95ON COMMUNICATIONS
10ON THEM
96ASTARTE
11ON RAILWAYS AND THINGS
97THE HUNGRY STUDENT
12ON CONVERSATIONS IN TRAINS
98THE BRIGAND OF RADICOFANI
13ON THE RETURN OF THE DEAD
99THE HONEST MAN AND THE DEVIL
14ON THE APPROACH OF AN AWFUL DOOM
100COMPIÈGNE
15ON A RICH MAN WHO SUFFERED
101THE CANDOUR OF MATURITY
16ON A CHILD WHO DIED
102THE FOG
17ON A LOST MANUSCRIPT
103THE SPANIARD
18ON A MAN WHO WAS PROTECTED BY ANOTHER MAN
104THE FORTRESS
19ON NATIONAL DEBTS (WHICH ARE IMAGINARIES AND TRUE NOTHINGS OF STATE)
105THE HUNTER
20ON LORDS
106OUR INHERITANCE
21ON JINGOES: IN THE SHAPE OF A WARNING
107THE NEW ROAD
22ON A WINGED HORSE AND THE EXILE WHO RODE HIM
108ON TWO TOWNS
23ON A MAN AND HIS BURDEN
109THE JUDGMENT OF ROBESPIERRE
24ON A FISHERMAN AND THE QUEST OF PEACE
110A PLEA FOR THE SIMPLER DRAMA
25ON A HERMIT WHOM I KNEW
111THE CRISIS
26OF AN UNKNOWN COUNTRY
112ON A NOTEBOOK
27ON A FAERY CASTLE
113ON UNKNOWN PEOPLE
28ON A SOUTHERN HARBOUR
114ON A VAN TROMP
29ON A YOUNG MAN AND AN OLDER MAN
115HIS CHARACTER
30ON THE DEPARTURE OF A GUEST
116ON THRUPPENNY BITS
31ON DEATH
117ON THE HOTEL AT PALMA AND A PROPOSED GUIDE-BOOK
32ON COMING TO AN END
118THE DEATH OF WANDERING PETER
33ON SONG
119THE TREE OF KNOWLEDGE
34ON AN EMPTY HOUSE
120A NORFOLK MAN
35THE LANDFALL
121THE ODD PEOPLE
36THE LITTLE OLD MAN
122LETTER OF ADVICE AND APOLOGY TO A YOUNG BURGLAR
37THE LONG MARCH
123THE MONKEY QUESTION: AN APPEAL TO COMMON SENSE
38ON SATURNALIA
124THE EMPIRE BUILDER
39A LITTLE CONVERSATION IN HEREFORDSHIRE
125CAEDWALLA
40ON THE RIGHTS OF PROPERTY
126A UNIT OF ENGLAND
41THE ECONOMIST
127THE RELIC
42A LITTLE CONVERSATION IN CARTHAGE
128THE IRONMONGER
43THE STRANGE COMPANION
129A FORCE IN GAUL
44THE VISITOR
130ON BRIDGES
45A RECONSTRUCTION OF THE PAST
131ON BRIDGES
46THE REASONABLE PRESS
132A BLUE BOOK
47ASMODEUS
133PERIGEUX OF THE PERIGORD
48THE DEATH OF THE COMIC AUTHOR
134THE POSITION
49ON CERTAIN MANNERS AND CUSTOMS
135HOME
50THE STATESMAN
136THE WAY TO FAIRYLAND
51THE DUEL
137THE PORTRAIT OF A CHILD
52ON A BATTLE, OR “JOURNALISM,” OR “POINTS OF VIEW”
138ON EXPERIENCE
53A DESCENDANT OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE
139ON IMMORTALITY
54ON THE APPROACH TO WESTERN ENGLAND
140ON SACRAMENTAL THINGS
55THE WEALD
141IN PATRIA
56ON LONDON AND THE HOUSES IN IT
142ON ACHMET BOULEE BEY
57ON OLD TOWNS
143ON AN EDUCATIONAL REFORM
58A CROSSING OF THE HILLS
144ON KIND HEARTS BEING MORE THAN CORONETS
59THE BARBER
145ON MUMBO-JUMBO
60ON HIGH PLACES
146ON FOOTNOTES
61ON SOME LITTLE HORSES
147A FEW KIND WORDS TO MAMMON
62ON STREAMS AND RIVERS
148ON TREVES
63ON TWO MANUALS
149ON THE CATHEDRAL OF SEVILLE AND "THE MISANTHROPE"
64ON FANTASTIC BOOKS
150ON THE "BUCOLICS" OF VIRGIL, A CAFÉ IN PARIS, THE LENGTH OF ESSAYS, PHŒBUS, BACCHUS, A WANTON MAID, AND OTHER MATTERS
65THE UNFORTUNATE MAN
151ON TITLES
66THE CONTENTED MAN
152ON BAD VERSE
67THE MISSIONER
153THE UNITED POETS
68THE DREAM
154ON CONVINCING PEOPLE
69THE SILENCE OF THE BATTLEFIELDS
155ON CONTROVERSY
70NOVISSIMA HORA
156ON INACCURACY
71ON REST
157ON TECHNICAL WORDS
72ON BUILDING CASTLES IN SPAIN
158ON THE ACCURSED CLIMATE
73ON CLAY
159ON ACCENT
74ON NO BOOK AND ITS ADVANTAGES AS A COMPANION TO TRAVEL
160ON TRUTH AND THE ADMIRALTY
75ON IRONY
161A SHORT ADVENTURE
76ON THE SIMPLICITY OF WORDS
162ON SAILING THE SEAS
77ON SECLUDED PLACES
163OFF EXMOUTH
78ON PEOPLE IN BOOKS
164ON A PIECE OF ROPE
79ON THE EFFECT OF TIME
165"ULTIMA RATIO"
80ON A POET
166ON A TAG PROVIDER
81ON A PROPHET
167ON "AND"
82ON BELIEVING
168THE CAD'S ENCYCLOPÆDIA
83ON THE AIR OF THE DORDOGNE
169ON THE MELTING OF THE ICE
84ON THE SITES OF THE REVOLUTION
170ON THE HATRED OF NUMBERS
85A SECRET LETTER
171ON THE LAST INFIRMITY
86THE SHADOWS
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