Harold J. Laski: “From such an error it is the task of history above all to free us.”

The main thing was to be rid of the Divine Right of kings.

Even Lincoln supported his generals in completely indefensible attacks on civilian rights.

If he stands alone, he has neither the knowledge nor the power to secure for himself proper protection.

Wilkes was a sign that the populace was slowly awaking to a sense of its own power.