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The protest of Burke against its supposed anarchy swept England like a flame; and only a courageous handful could be found to protest against Pitt's prostitution of her freedom.
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Harold J. Laski
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gutenberg.orgThe protest of Burke against its supposed anarchy swept England like a flame; and only a courageous handful could be found to protest against Pitt's prostitution of her freedom.
Laski describes the impact of Burke's protest against anarchy and the limited voices opposing Pitt's actions regarding freedom.
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