Local Self Government Un Mystified A Vindication Of Common Sense Human Nature And Practical

by Toulmin Smith

$125 · Offered by Rulon-Miller Books · No longer available

London: Edward Stanford, 1857. 12mo, pp. 8 , 128; original printed paper wrappers; wrappers toned, spine perished and upper wrapper split, and rebacked with green paper; a few pencil marks in margins but text generally clean. Toulmin Smith was a vociferous proponent of decentralized government and giving power to the parish, vestry, and ward. He refused a parliamentary seat and instead helped found the Anti-Centralisation Union. Smith was a prolific writer,

• Binding: Wrappers

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