On the recordJanuary 1, 1791
It appears to be something going much out of fashion, falling into ridicule, and rejected in some countries, both as unnecessary and expensive.
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Thomas Paine
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Paine observes the diminishing relevance and increasing rejection of monarchy in various nations, viewing it as an outdated and costly institution.
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