An Address to the Lately Formed Society of the Friends of the People

<p>An Address to the Lately Formed Society of the Friends of the People by John Wilde offers a fascinating glimpse into the political landscape of late 18th-century Britain. This address delivered to a society dedicated to parliamentary reform reflects the burgeoning desire for greater representation and social justice during a period of significant upheaval in Europe. Wilde's articulate arguments provide valuable insight into the motivations and ideals of those who sought to challenge the established order and advocate for the rights of the common people.</p> <p>This historical document is a significant resource for scholars and students interested in British history political science and the history of social movements. Its republication ensures that Wilde's contribution to the discourse on popular sovereignty and civic engagement remains accessible to contemporary audiences highlighting the enduring relevance of debates surrounding democracy and representation.</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>