The effects of property upon society and government investigated  Containing An Illustration of the Influence of Property on Mental Energy, National Character, Manners, Government, and Civilization. By Charles Patton, Esq; Captain in the Royal Navy. To which is added, An historical review of the monarchy and republic of Rome, upon the principles derived from the effects of property. By Robert Patton, Esq.

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