Prospects On The Rubicon

Prospects On The Rubicon is a political treatise written by Thomas Paine in 1787. The book is an investigation into the causes and consequences of the politics that were to be discussed at the upcoming meeting of Parliament. The title is a reference to the Rubicon River, which was famously crossed by Julius Caesar, and is used to suggest that the political decisions to be made at the meeting could have far-reaching consequences.In the book, Paine argues that the British government is corrupt and that the people of Britain are suffering as a result. He suggests that the government is controlled by a small group of wealthy individuals who are more interested in their own interests than in the welfare of the country. Paine also argues that the British political system is outdated and needs to be reformed in order to better represent the interests of the people.Throughout the book, Paine discusses a range of political issues, including the role of the monarchy, the power of Parliament, and the need for greater representation in government. He also explores the idea of a written constitution and the importance of individual rights and freedoms.Prospects On The Rubicon was written during a time of great political upheaval in Britain, and Paine's ideas were highly influential in shaping the political discourse of the time. The book is considered to be one of Paine's most important works, and it continues to be studied and debated by scholars and political theorists today.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.