“Every government, which we know at this day in the world, was established by the wisdom and force of mere men” - John Trenchard
Thomas Gordon and John Trenchard published a series of essays to in “The Independent Whig” from 1720-1721, and they would soon go on to write “Cato’s Letters” from 1720 to 1723, a series of letters arguing against British tyranny and advancing further freedom and free speech.
This two volume collection contains a number of essays authored by Trenchard and Gordon. A table of contents is included for easier navigation.
