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The Abolition of Liberty
- The Decline of Order and Justice in England
- Narrated by: Peter Hitchens
- Length: 9 hrs and 49 mins
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From identification cards to how we protect our property, public debate rages over what our basic human rights are and how they are to be protected.
In this trenchant and provocative audiobook, Peter Hitchens sets out to show that popular views of these hotly contested issues - from crime and punishment to so-called 'soft drugs' - are based on mistaken beliefs, massaged figures, and cheap slogans. His powerful and counterintuitive conclusions make challenging listening for those on both the Left and the Right and are essential listening for all concerned with creating a lawful and peaceful society.
The Abolition of Liberty argues that because of the misdemeanours of the few, the liberty of the many is seriously jeopardised.
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- Jonathan B.
- 19-07-22
Hmm..
Thought provoking and enjoyable. However, I did have the sense throughout the book that the author started out with a particular set of views and things then perhaps cherry picked facts and interpretations to support those views while at other times providing a more scientific approach. The result is a potentially confusing picture of empirical and historical fact laced with subjective political opinion.
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- Tommy
- 19-01-18
Typically rigorous and compelling. Recommended
Peter Hitchens' analysis of the systemic failures of the modem British policing and justice systems is typically rigorous and compelling, and its lessons and warnings extend far outside Britain's confines.
Highly recommended.
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- Amazon Customer
- 03-10-21
No liberty, no truth
Right up to the very last sentence Hitchens makes the best case for why liberties have been deliberately lied about by those who have no rule over us. Every chapter covers the core issues that apply uniquely to Britain and why we need to renew our knowledge of in order to be a safe, just and free nation. "You shall know the truth and the truth may set you FREE".
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- Hamster
- 06-12-20
Depressingly superb
Our current police force and justice system has deteriorated even further. Police are so lazy, they spend their time policing thought crimes in regard to trans skeptics and farcical covid rule infringements.
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- Hank
- 30-07-18
A powerful much needed book.
This is a articulate book that brings clarity to many heavy and miss understood topics affecting the lives of modern citizens. A must for any individual who wants to have an understanding of the past and current policy.
Very well researched with a vein of dry humour through out.
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- David Hunka
- 17-07-18
Thought provoking. Meticulously written.
Highly recommend this meticulously written, well narrated book. It will definitely make you rethink your presupossitions.
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- athensa
- 14-12-18
For freedom lovers everywhere
In the distant future, this book will be used as a template to recover our liberties and our freedoms.
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- Mr A Bowater
- 01-03-24
Very interesting
You don’t have to share Peter’s political philosophy or agree with all of his conclusions. His historical analysis of English common law was very interesting, and there is much about his observations about the growth of government involvement in policing, gun control etc and the potential dangers that shift can pose for citizens that should be headed, especially as we are now living in an era of an increasingly autocratic right.
I also commend Peter Hitchens for narrating the book himself. This makes the book feel more like a podcast from a listening experience perspective.
I would happily recommend this book.
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- Mr A
- 08-02-21
Saddening and maddening
Hitchens' usual dose of common sense and research backed argumentation is excellent, though will leave you with the uncomfortable conclusion that there really is, and has not been for some time, a meaningfully conservative force in British politics.
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- John Charlton
- 07-04-18
Thought provoking analysis
As ever Peter Hitchens gives a different and refreshing perspective on the changes to UK policing and the legal system from mid-1960’s to the present day.
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