Advice To The Privileged Orders In The Several States Of Europe

""Advice to the Privileged Orders in the Several States of Europe"" is a political treatise written by Joel Barlow, an American diplomat and poet, in 1792. The book argues for a general revolution in the principle of government across Europe, calling for the overthrow of aristocratic rule and the establishment of democratic governments. Barlow argues that the privileged classes have a responsibility to support this revolution, and that their failure to do so will result in their own downfall. The book is a passionate plea for political change, drawing on the ideas of the Enlightenment and the American Revolution. It is a significant work in the history of political thought and has been influential in the development of democratic movements around the world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.