The Unfinished Programme of Democracy

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The Unfinished Programme of Democracy

by Richard Roberts

EN·~8 hours

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A thoughtful observer takes us on a journey through the turbulence of modern democracy, beginning with a clear‑cut definition of the system and an honest look at its current crisis. He sketches how rapid social change and the lure of “direct action” threaten the constitutional safeguards that have long steadied governments, warning of the chaos that can follow when shortcuts replace reasoned reform.

The first chapters explore the economic standards that shape everyday life, from the pricing of essential goods to the contentious question of land ownership. By linking these issues to the dignity of work and the promise of genuine liberty, the author invites listeners to consider how democratic ideals might be revived without sacrificing stability. His modest, well‑read approach offers a balanced perspective that feels both historic and surprisingly relevant to today’s debates about labor, fairness, and the future of democratic societies.

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en

Duration

~8 hours (470K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by MFR, Barry Abrahamsen, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Release date

2018-10-17

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Richard Roberts

Richard Roberts

1874–1945

A Welsh-born minister, pacifist, and public thinker, he wrote with unusual moral urgency about faith, democracy, war, and social justice. His books bring together preaching, politics, and a deep concern for how ordinary people live and believe.

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