Excerpt from The Use and Study of History: Being the Substance of a Course of Lectures Delivered in Dublin, in March, 1841
But history has higher claims. You are citizens of a free state; you are morally, intellec tually, politically - and therefore in a thousand ways you responsibly are men. Directly or in directly - palpably or unapparently - the fate of yourselves, and of your children after you is in your own hands. If blind, and satisfied with blindness -if ignorant, and content to remain so - I will not say the doom of your land is irrevocably sealed, but I will say I see no h0pe of its regene ration. But if, as the numbers I this night ad dress in themselves demonstrate, you yearn after knowledge, and are open-eared to honest teach ing, then have I great hopes, buoyant expecta tions, and a fixed faith in your ability and will to Call our country from the tomb.
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Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book argues studying history is crucial for society's advancement. It begins by lamenting the ignorance of history in a nation, arguing historical knowledge is just as important as scientific knowledge. By examining history, the author believes the reader can learn from the mistakes and triumphs of the past, thus better informing their decisions for the future. The text also discusses the dangers of exclusive knowledge, noting how a few individuals holding all the historical information can lead to tyranny. The author believes the popularization of historical knowledge is essential for the safety and freedom of society. Overall, this book provides a thought-provoking look at the importance of history and its relevance to our daily lives. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Codice articolo 9781334514098_0
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