A Confutation of a Late Pamphlet Intituled A Letter Ballancing the Necessity of Keeping a Land Force in Time of Peace With the Dangers That may Follow on It

<p><i>A Confutation of a Late Pamphlet Intituled A Letter Ballancing the Necessity of Keeping a Land Force in Time of Peace With the Dangers That may Follow on It</i> penned by Samuel Johnson and John Somers Somers offers a robust response to contemporary debates surrounding the establishment of a standing army in England during peacetime. Published in 1698 this work reflects the intense political discourse of the late 17th century as England grappled with the implications of maintaining a land force after periods of conflict.</p> <p>Johnson and Somers meticulously dissect the arguments presented in the original pamphlet providing a detailed examination of the potential dangers and necessities of a standing army. This confutation serves as a valuable historical document shedding light on the concerns and considerations that shaped English military and political policy during a critical juncture in its history. Readers interested in political science military history and the intricacies of 17th-century English politics will find this a compelling and insightful read.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>